Author’s Purpose

The video tutorial explains the three main purposes of writing: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. It provides examples for each purpose, such as informative writing about koalas, persuasive writing for a flower sale, and entertaining writing through storytelling. The video also includes practice exercises to help viewers identify the author's purpose in various texts.

What is the primary goal of informative writing?

• To convince the reader to take action

• To express personal opinions

• To make the reader laugh

• To provide facts and information

Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing?

• A recipe book

• A comic strip

• A campaign speech

• A historical report

What clues might indicate that a piece of writing is meant to persuade?

• Scientific data

• Use of emotional language

• Detailed instructions

• Humorous anecdotes

What is the main purpose of writing to entertain?

• To present factual information

• To evoke emotions or amuse

• To argue a point of view

• To provide instructions

Which type of writing is a song lyric most likely to be?

• Informative

• Entertaining

• Instructive

• Persuasive

What is the author's purpose in a recipe?

• To entertain with a story

• To persuade to try new foods

• To express personal opinions

• To inform how to prepare a dish

How can you identify the author's purpose in a television commercial?

• By finding detailed instructions

• By noting humorous elements

• By identifying emotional appeals

• By looking for factual data