Author's Purpose
Author’s Purpose
Authors write for different reasons. An author writing to persuade takes a position on a subject and tries to convince the reader to think, do, or believe something. An author writing to inform gives factual information about something. An author writing to entertain appeals to the readers senses and/or emotions.
Authors write for different reasons. An author writing to persuade takes a position on a subject and tries to convince the reader to think, do, or believe something. An author writing to inform gives factual information about something. An author writing to entertain appeals to the readers senses and/or emotions.
DIRECTIONS: Determine the purpose of each of the following:
A inform B persuade C entertain
______ 1. A mystery novel.
______ 2. A book about why people need a college degree.
______ 3. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
______ 4. An article about how to grow tomatoes.
______ 5. The novelization of a hit movie.
______ 6. A book of funny essays about teaching high school
______ 7. A memoir written by a famous actress.
______ 8. A biography of Mother Teresa.
______ 9. A book claiming that America is overmedicated.
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