1. Entertain Inform Persuade
Author’s Purpose
Author’s have different reasons, or purposes, for writing. Here are some of the most important:
Entertain
Inform
Persuade

2. Author’s Purpose Entertain:
Authors want their readers to enjoy what they write.
Inform:
Authors want to explain or give information about a topic. Usually used in nonfiction.
Persuade:
Authors want readers to do or believe something. This is often the purpose of speeches, advertisements, and letters to the editor.
Sometimes authors combine more than one purpose in a story. You can figure out the purpose by asking, “What is this author trying to tell me?”

3. DETAILS AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
Gloria’s actions on stage are funny.

4. DETAILS AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
Gloria’s actions on stage are funny.
Entertain by telling a funny story.

5. DETAILS AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
Gloria’s actions on stage are funny.
Entertain by telling a funny story.
Pepita’s ability to speak two languages helps save her dog.

6. DETAILS AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
Gloria’s actions on stage are funny.
Entertain by telling a funny story.
Pepita’s ability to speak two languages helps save her dog.
Persuade by giving examples to support an opinion.

7. DETAILS AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
Gloria’s actions on stage are funny.
Entertain by telling a funny story.
Pepita’s ability to speak two languages helps save her dog.
Persuade by giving examples to support an opinion.
The experiences of several Olympic athletes
are described.

8. DETAILS AUTHOR’S PURPOSE
Gloria’s actions on stage are funny.
Entertain by telling a funny story.
Pepita’s ability to speak two languages helps save her dog.
Persuade by giving examples to support an opinion.
The experiences of several Olympic athletes
are described.
Inform by giving information about a topic.