Author’s Purpose

Definition

Author's purpose refers to why an author writes a particular piece - whether it is to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings/emotions.

Related terms

Audience:

The intended group of readers or listeners for whom a piece of writing is created.

Bias:

Bias refers to the author's inclination or prejudice that may influence their writing.

Rhetorical Appeals:

Rhetorical appeals are persuasive strategies used by authors to appeal to the audience's emotions (pathos), logic (logos), or credibility (ethos).