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Author’s Purpose:his or her main reason for writing. *It must establish a purpose that matches the subject and audience. *Author uses tools like THEME to communicate purpose
Persuade: Favors one side of an issue. Tries to convince the reader of his/her POV
Inform: Author includes fact, stats, & details
Entertain: Author uses humor, suspense, or exciting language
Reflect: Author provides personal comments about the meaning of an experience or an event
*It must establish a purpose that matches the subject and audience.
*Author uses tools like THEME to communicate purpose
Favors one side of an issue. Tries to convince the reader of his/her POV
Author includes fact, stats, & details
Author uses humor, suspense, or exciting language
Author provides personal comments about the meaning of an experience or an event
AUTHOR’S PURPOSE: EASY AS PIE!