English
Author's purpose.
Definition
The main reason an author writes a text, which generally falls into categories like to persuade, inform, entertain, or express feelings. Identifying the author's purpose helps readers better understand the choices the author makes in structure, tone, and language.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 A news article is written to inform readers about current events
- 2 An editorial arguing for recycling is written to persuade
- 3 A novel like Harry Potter is primarily written to entertain
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