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Types of Author's Purpose In Media

David Lemos

Created on July 9, 2023

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Examples

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Persuade

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Inform

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Entertain

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Let the Class Decide

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Sometimes you may be able to identify multiple examples within a text.

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Ask Yourself Questions:

1. Is the image teaching you about a topic? 2. Is it trying to provide you with enjoyment? 3. Is the image trying to change your mind about a topic?

Explaination1. The artist appeals to the viewers' emotions. The artist wants to persuade others to adopt a pet. In this picture the pets hold up signs with cute or emotional messages to change the viewers' minds.

Ask Yourself These Questions:

1. Is the image teaching you about a topic?2. Is it trying to provide you with enjoyment?3. Is the image trying to change your mind about a topic?

  • The author's purpose was to entertain. The author creates a fictional story to engage readers. The paragraph does not explain what happens in the text. This creates a sense of suspense because snowmen usually do not move or speak but in this story they come to life.
Ask Yourself These Questions:

1. Is the image teaching you about a topic? 2. Is it trying to provide you with enjoyment?3. Is the image trying to change your mind about a topic?

Explanation: This image informs the reader about sharks. It provides factual information about the topic.

Ask Yourself These Questions:

1. Is the image teaching you about a topic?2. Is it trying to provide you with enjoyment?3. Is the image trying to change your mind about a topic?

  • Discuss as a class:
    • Why do you think the writer created this infographic? Explain.