Purpose

Texts don't just pop up randomly out of nowhere - people have to want to write them (homework may be an exception). The reason why a text is written is called its purpose.

All texts have a Purpose

The purpose of a text is the reason why it has been written. Here are some of the most common purposes of writing:

To Inform - Tell the reader about a topic and improve their understanding.

To Explain - Show "why" something happens with examples and evidence.

To Advise - Help the reader to do something by giving suggestions.

To Entertain - Help the reader to feel a certain way and enjoy a text.

To Argue or Persuade - Get the…