Writer's Purpose Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Writer's Purpose

The reason why a writer creates a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, describe, or argue.

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Terms in this set (10)

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Writer's Purpose

The reason why a writer creates a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, describe, or argue.

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Inform

A writer's purpose to provide factual information or explain something clearly to the audience.

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Persuade

A writer's purpose to convince the audience to adopt a viewpoint or take action.

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Entertain

A writer's purpose to engage and amuse the audience, often through storytelling or creative writing.

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Describe

A writer's purpose to create vivid imagery or convey sensory details to help the audience visualise or experience something.

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Argue

A writer's purpose to present a case and support it with evidence and reasoning to influence the audience's opinion.

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Audience

The intended reader or listener of a text, which influences the writer's purpose and tone.

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Tone

The overall attitude conveyed by the writer's language choices, which supports their purpose.

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Register

The level of formality in a text, adapted by the writer to suit the audience and purpose.

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Purpose and Form

The writer's purpose often determines the form of the text, such as a letter, article, speech, or story.

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