Authors Purpose

What does it mean to persuade?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To inform the reader about a topic.

• To convince the reader to think or do something.

• To confuse the reader with complex ideas.

What type of writing is meant to make you laugh?

• Entertaining writing.

• Descriptive writing.

• Technical writing.

• Persuasive writing.

What does it mean to inform?

• To entertain the audience with a story.

• To persuade someone to take action.

• To share information about a topic.

• To confuse the reader with complex ideas.

What is the purpose of a book about healthy eating?

• To entertain readers with stories about food.

• To inform readers about how to eat a balanced diet.

• To provide recipes for unhealthy meals.

• To promote fast food consumption.

What is the purpose of a story about a fishing trip that ends in laughter?

• To entertain the reader with a funny experience.

• To provide a detailed account of fishing techniques.

• To teach a moral lesson about patience.

• To describe the beauty of nature during the trip.

What does it mean to entertain?

• To provide enjoyment and amusement to the audience.

• To inform the readers about a specific topic.

• To persuade the readers to take a particular action.

• To confuse the readers with complex ideas.

How can you tell if a text is meant to inform?

• If the text provides facts or information about a specific topic.

• If the text uses a lot of emotional language.

• If the text is written in a narrative style.

• If the text includes personal opinions.

What is an example of a text that persuades?

• A news article reporting on current events.

• An advertisement trying to convince you to buy a toy.

• A textbook explaining scientific concepts.

• A novel telling a fictional story.

What is an example of a text that entertains?

• A story about two boys having fun at the park.

• A scientific article on climate change.

• A textbook on mathematics.

• A news report about a local event.

What type of writing is meant to convince you?

• Expository writing

• Descriptive writing

• Persuasive writing

• Narrative writing