USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -An author’s purpose may be to amuse the reader, to persuade the reader, to inform the reader, or to satirize a condition. An author writes with one of four general purposes in mind: 1. To relate a story or to recount events, an author uses narrative writing.

Detailed explanation-2: -These four purposes of writing-to entertain, inform, persuade, and express feelings-are often referred to as the four core purposes. Most texts can fit into one of these four categories. However, these aims are quite broad and generalised.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most students learn to use the following acronym when thinking about the author’s purpose: P is for Persuade-the author shares their opinion with the reader. I is for Inform-the author presents facts to the reader.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some authors write to inform readers of facts and information. Examples of informational writing include textbooks, guidebooks, some journal articles, and some news articles. Texts intended to inform may be brief articles or full-length books.