Question

Choose one author from the early American and Colonial period. Identify what he or she wrote and describe his or her purpose, audience, and style.

Answer 1

An example of such author can be Benjamin Franklin. He was widely read by people throughout the colonies and his Poor Richard's Almanacs were a common household items. His audience were the common people and his purpose was to educate them and help people become better. Hi style was simple and direct, often full of word plays and funny anecdotes.