for different purposes.
Sometimes the author's purpose (reason for writing) affects what
It's important for you to
recognize that as you read.
For example, if
an author is writing to persuade, then his/her writing will contain
only information that will encourage you to share his/her beliefs.
writer believes that hunting animals is bad. His
writing contains only information to persuade you NOT to hunt.
Hunting, stalking, and killing of animals, has been an American
tradition since early man lived here. Today it exists as a
"sport". There is no longer an excuse or reason for stalking and
killing an animal in his or her habitat. However, people continue to
hunt animals today and they feel they have every right to continue
to do so. Animals need to be protected from this attack by humans.
believes that hunting animals is good. His writing
contains only information to persuade you to hunt.
I remember my first hunting
trip with my dad. He taught me to aim and shoot straight.
I remember how proud I was when I brought that first rabbit home and
the family feasted on my "achievement". Today I continue to tramp
through the fields or the woods. It brings back such fond
memories of those trips with Dad. And I still get a feeling of
satisfaction out of being able to bring something home--whether a
small rabbit or a graceful deer. Hunting brings me great joy!
I wish everyone had an opportunity to experience that feeling of
affects the content of what he/she writes. As a reader, you
need to become aware of that purpose so that you can evaluate the
content of what the author is writing.
In other words--YOU
BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ--Think
about why the author is writing as you read for
about the author's purpose as
you are reading for information.
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