Author's purpose

What is an author's purpose?

• Imagery that he/she creates in the piece of writing.

• The author's reason or motivation for writing about a specific topic.

• When the author states an absolute truth.

• The overall feeling of the piece.

Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

The elements we look at to identify an author's purpose.

• The title

• The tone

• The word choice

• Important details

Advertisements are created to--

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

What is the author's purpose of the following passage?

What you learn in school will help you later in life. It will also help you get a job. If you work hard in school and make good grades, you may be able to go to college and have a career.

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Express feelings

To Inform is to directly provide information to the reader, all based on facts.

• True

• False

Harry is writing a paper about why school uniforms should not be worn; his purpose is to--

• inform

• persuade

• entertain

• describe

Select the main reasons for writing

• to persuade

• to describe

• to inform

• to express feelings or thoughts

• to entertain

What is an inference?

• A conclusion one reaches based on first impressions.

• A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

• The ability to do something well

• A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Q. True or False? Most fiction books are made for entertainment.

• True

• False