Evaluating Author’s Purpose

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Evaluating Author’s Purpose Why do authors write?

Persuade Inform Entertain Author’s Purpose Authors write for three reasons: Persuade Inform Entertain

Persuade When an author tries to persuade the reader, they want you to think the way they think. Examples?

Inform When an author writes to inform a reader, they are giving the reader facts and information. Examples?

Entertain When an author tries to entertain the reader, they want you to enjoy what you are reading. Examples?

Early American Literature Puritan Style: Escaping corruption in Church of England Dressed plainly, simple lives, simple religion God-given responsibility to establish right/wrong

Early American Literature Puritan Style: Escaping corruption in Church of England Dressed plainly, simple lives, simple religion God-given responsibility to establish right/wrong