Please write or type the definitions of each word below.
DO NOT COPY and PASTE.
author’s purpose -
clarify -
entertain -
inform -
persuade -
point of view -
Fill in the blank (pg. 2)
An _________________ ________________ is the author’s reason for writing.
The three most common reasons for writing are _________________, ____________________, and to _______________________.
The purpose of ___________________________ ________________ is to teach readers about a _________________.
An author also has a ____________________ of ______________ - an attitude toward or opinion about a topic.
In informational writing, the author’s point of view may __________ be directly stated.
author’s purpose - The reason why an author writes a particular piece of literature or text.
clarify - To make something more understandable or clear.
entertain - To provide enjoyment or amusement to an audience through a creative work or performance.
inform - To provide knowledge or information about a particular subject or topic.
persuade - To convince or influence someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argumentation.
point of view - The perspective or position from which a story or narrative is told.
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An author’s purpose is the author’s reason for writing.
The three most common reasons for writing are to entertain, inform, and to persuade.
The purpose of informational writing is to teach readers about a subject.
An author also has a point of view - an attitude toward or opinion about a topic.
In informational writing, the author’s point of view may not be directly stated.