Writer's Purpose

• “Writer’s Purpose” refers to the reason why an author creates a piece of fiction. It could be to entertain, inform, persuade, or to express a personal view or emotion.
• Understanding the writer’s purpose helps in analysing the piece of fiction. It offers insights into the themes, character actions, plot development, and use of literary devices.
• The writer’s purpose can usually be inferred from the text. Clues could be in the title, the beginning or ending of the story, and the decisions characters make.
• Themes in the story usually align with the writer’s purpose. If the theme is love, for example, the writer’s purpose could be to explore different forms of love or to question societal norms around love.
• The writer’s purpose could be multiple. For instance, a writer could aim to both entertain and inform, using an engaging plot to educate readers about a certain issue.
• It’s important to look for elements of the writer’s style that may help determine their purpose. This can include use of descriptive language, symbolism, metaphors and similes, tone, pace, and voice.
• Analyzing how subjects are treated in the story can also reveal the writer’s purpose. For example, if a writer focuses a lot on poverty, their purpose could be to draw attention to social inequality.
• A writer’s purpose can evolve throughout the story. They might start with the intention to entertain, but as the plot progresses, they might introduce elements meant to provoke thought or question societal norms.
• Always refer back to the text when discussing the writer’s purpose. Using direct quotations as evidence strengthens the analysis and shows a deep understanding of the text.