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Author's Purpose

Linda Haiat Amiga

Created on August 20, 2021

5 types of author's purpose

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Author's Purpose

The reason the author is writing something

What is it?

There are 5 types

1. Persuade

The author wants you to do, buy or believe something

2. Inform

The author wants to give you information.

3. Entertain

The author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing.

4. Explain

The author wants to tell you how to do something

5. Describe

The author wants you to visualize a person, place or thing.