Understanding Author's Purpose

The video tutorial introduces the concept of author's purpose, explaining the three main reasons authors write: to persuade, inform, or entertain. These purposes are remembered using the acronym PIE. The video provides definitions and examples for each purpose, such as speeches for persuasion, newspapers for information, and stories for entertainment. It also analyzes the author's purpose in Helen Keller's biography, emphasizing the informative aspect. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the purposes and their importance in understanding texts.

What are the three main reasons authors write stories?

• To entertain, inform, or persuade

• To confuse, entertain, or inform

• To persuade, confuse, or entertain

• To inform, confuse, or persuade

Which of the following is an example of writing to persuade?

• A textbook

• A comic book

• A newspaper article

• A speech

What is the main goal of writing to inform?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide factual information

• To confuse the reader

• To share personal opinions

Which of the following is NOT an example of writing to inform?

• A poem

• A newspaper article

• A magazine

• A textbook

What type of writing is typically fictional and aims to entertain?

• A comic book

• A biography

• A newspaper article

• A speech

Which of the following is an example of writing to entertain?

• A letter to the editor

• A poem

• A textbook

• A news report

What type of story is the Helen Keller story considered?

• A biography

• A persuasive essay

• A comic strip

• A fictional story

Why is the Helen Keller story considered informative?

• It is a fictional tale

• It provides factual information about her life

• It tries to persuade the reader

• It is a humorous story

What clue indicates that the Helen Keller story is informative?

• It includes fictional characters

• It contains persuasive arguments

• It is written in a humorous style

• It presents events in time order

What is the author's purpose in writing a biography?

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To confuse the reader with complex language

• To inform about a person's life

• To entertain with fictional events