Definition: Author’s usually have a purpose in mind when they write. The author’s language and style of writing can help you
figure out his or her reasons for writing. Four common
reasons for writing are:
Persuade
Convince readers to think or act a certain way
Inform
To explain or give information about something
Express
To create a mood, or feeling, through description
Entertain
To amuse, interest, or scare readers, or make them feel sadness or joy