KIDS QUIZ
FAMOUS AUTHORS AND THEIR BOOKS
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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inform
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entertain
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describe
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sensory words
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Detailed explanation-1: -Inform. The second main type of author’s purpose is to inform. In this format, the author’s goal is to enlighten the reader about real-world topics and provide facts on those topics. However, in contrast to pieces written to persuade, these facts are not used to support a specific opinion.
Detailed explanation-2: -An author’s purpose is the main reason he or she has for writing. The three basic purposes are to inform, to persuade, and to entertain.
Detailed explanation-3: -In an informational text, the author’s purpose is to inform the reader about a particular topic. An informational text differs from a persuasive text, where the author’s purpose is to persuade the reader of his or her opinion, or point of view.