Author's Purpose
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Carma Hobgood
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Author's Purpose
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Writing to Inform
The author provides factual information in a balanced manner.
• If there are two sides to an issue, the author presents both sides and
leaves it up to the reader to draw a conclusion.
• Informative writing usually contains facts.
• Examples: news articles, nonfiction, directions
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Writing to Persuade
The author wants to influence or persuade the reader to think, believe, or act in a certain way.
• The author might encourage the reader to do something.
• Persuasive writing usually contains opinions or suggestions.
• Example: editorial, advertisement
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Writing to Entertain
Some authors want to entertain their readers – to make them laugh,
cry, feel suspense, or otherwise enjoy their reading.
• Entertaining pieces of writing may tell personal stories or teach a
lesson.
• Example: stories, plays, poems
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