Author Purpose / Genre / Informational Text Review

Nonfiction refers to stories that contain real people or events that actually happened.

It helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the text.

To persuade the reader to agree with the author's point of view.

To entertain, to persuade, and to inform.

Informational writing.

The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, which can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's intent.

A genre is a category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

A textbook or a news article.