Author's Purpose Modes Of Writing Flashcards
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- dependent on the nature of composition, the intended audience, and the expertise of the writer in order to share a viewpoint or give an insight on a prevailing issue.
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Purpose of writing
2
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3 reasons for writing
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To inform
To persuade
Entertain
3
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• often called expository writing.
> expository writing shows or explain facts
Examples:
> biography of barrack Obama
>News report about a shooting
> Note to a friend
Essay about. " killer bees "
: expository- expose
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Writing to inform
4
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• attempts to influence the reader.
Usually makes an argument
• writing expresses an opinion ( may use facts to support)
Examples: Political speeches Advertisements A cover letter for your resume An essay urging readers to recycle
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Writing to persuade
5
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• narrative: stories.
Have a beginning , middle, and end.
- stories may have a lesson , but the author’ s main purpose is to entertain
Examples: Harry potter books Poems about love Narrative essay about the big game Script for a TV show
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Writing to entertain
6
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Is it a story, poem, or drama (script)
If yes
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Entertain
7
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No
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Does the text make arguments
8
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Yes
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Persuade
9
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No
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Does the text give facts¿
10
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Yes
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Inform
11
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No
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