Authors+Purpose

Author’s Purpose! Most people say author’s purpose is to inform, entertain, and persuade. However, it is also important to know why the author wants the persuade you. So, when you read a narrative ask yourself what was the author’s purpose, and when you say it is to inform what is it informing you about? Ex: When I was younger, I used to wake up and smell the sweet smell of waffles in the mornings. Now that I live with my dad, I only smell the smell of frozen waffles. Homemade waffles always made my Saturdays better. Frozen waffles just make good use out of the toaster, making breakfast less family oriented. What might the author’s purpose be? A) To inform us that dads cannot make waffles. B) To persuade us that homemade waffles are better than frozen waffles. C) To entertain the audience with a story about waffles. D) To inform the readers that the author prefers homemade waffles. The answer is “B”. It is “B” because the author is clearly comparing the two different kinds of waffles. Tip: main idea will help you figure out the purpose!!