What is the reason that an author writes a piece and could be to entertain, inform, or persuade?

• A. Theme
• B. Author's Purpose
• C. Tone
• D. Audience

Answer: (B)

Author’s purpose is the reason an author writes a piece. It explains why the writing exists and guides what the author includes, how it’s organized, and the tone used. The purpose can be to entertain, to inform, or to persuade. If the aim is to entertain, the writer focuses on engaging the reader with humor, exciting events, or memorable characters. If the aim is to inform, the writing presents facts, explanations, or instructions so readers learn something new. If the aim is to persuade, the writer uses arguments and evidence to convince readers to think differently or take action. The other terms describe different aspects of a text but don’t name the reason for writing: theme is the underlying message, tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject, and audience is who the piece is written for. So the idea being tested is recognizing that the reason behind writing—the author’s purpose—can be to entertain, inform, or persuade.