The question that a reader should ask to identify an author's purpose is <em>"Why did the author write this text?" </em>
There are various reasons why a text is written and it becomes evident in the type of language and words used by the author; Usually, it is written for the following purposes:
Persuasion: The author intends to convince the reader on a certain statement.
Information: An informative text is used as a source of knowledge about a topic.
Explanation: Function as a tutorial which a reader can follow to reach an objective.
Entertainment: Created for the amusement of the reader
Description: In a descriptive text the author uses adjectives, forming a picture of the situation increasing the understanding and connection of the reader with the story or text.
