Exploring Author's Purpose

Exploring Author's Purpose

9th Grade · ELA · 15 min· 9.t.t.1.b: Analyze How Plot Structures, Conflict, Narrative Devices, Word Choice, And Other Craft Techniques Are Impacted By An Author’s Purpose.

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Learning Objective

I can analyze how an author's purpose affects their use of literary devices.

  • 1

    Authors write with a purpose, and this affects how they structure their writing and choose their words.

  • 2

    When reading, ask yourself: What is the author's opinion? What information did they include or leave out?

  • 3

    Authors may use specific words to create a certain feeling or tone to influence the reader.

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