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1. Writing to Entertain

The primary purpose of texts that are written to entertain is to amuse readers. This does not mean that the text must be happy; the text could be a tragedy, but the main reason for writing the text is to amuse readers.

Examples of Texts that Are Written to Entertain:

Stories

Poems

Dramas

Songs

Of course, this is not to say that stories, poems, or plays cannot be informative. These texts may even express values and ideas that will persuade readers to view the world differently.  Nonetheless, if the text is not entertaining, readers are unlikely to find enlightenment or be moved by such a text.  Therefore, the primary purpose of any text, poem, play is to entertain readers.

2. Writing to Inform

The primary purpose of texts that are written to inform is to enlighten the reader or provide the reader with information about a topic.

Examples of Texts That Are Written to Inform

Expository Essays or Articles

Instructions or Directions

Encyclopedias or Other Reference Texts

Again, the lines separating these distinction may blur.  A text that is written to inform may entertain readers.  For example, many readers find reading the newspaper to be very entertaining, but the primary purpose of the majority of the text is to provide information.  From other reference texts, some readers may learn about ninjas, dinosaurs, or robots solely for enjoyment, but the author’s main purpose in writing such texts is to inform the reader.

3. Writing to Persuade

In a text that is written to persuade, the author’s primary purpose is to compel readers to take action, convince them of an idea through argument, or to reaffirm their existing beliefs.

Examples of Texts That Are Written to Persuade

Advertisements

Campaign Speeches

Persuasive Letters or Notes

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