Analysis Of The Book The Big Reason - 907 Words

An author has a purpose for writing the many forms of nonfiction. The big reason author’s write nonfiction is to present information to the reader, to inform and to explain; however, they do write to entertain and persuade. Depending on what you are reading depends on what kind of information and how it is written. Here are some different types of nonfiction and the author’s purpose. Keep in mind that a narrative can also be noted as a descriptive writing too; an argument can be descriptive also. There can be more than one type at times, but typically one type of nonfiction. Types of Nonfiction Purpose Argument or Persuasive to convince reader to think or act a certain way based on opinion supported by evidence Expository or†¦show more content†¦The purpose is to make a stand on cyber schools. †¢ The textbook, The Principles of the Environment, which discusses the Earth’s environment, is an informational writing. The purpose is to learn about the Earth’s environment through descriptive information. †¢ Encyclopedia Britannica, which is a resource full of information and facts is an expository or informational writing. The purpose is to present facts. ELA6_A_3_5_ACT_1 An author will write from a certain point of view, the vantage point of the writing. Authors want their readers to see the topic from their point of view, through their eyes, from their outlook. In nonfiction, point of view is the perspective the author is writing from. Depending on the topic and purpose, nonfiction writers write in different points of view. First Person - (I, we) Examples - autobiographies, memoirs, speeches Second Person - (you, your) Examples – instructions, recipes, advice Third Person - (he, she, it, they) Examples – news articles, encyclopedias They write about what the author thinks and feels about his or her subject. Identifying an author’s point of view is important because the reader can: †¢ Understand why the author is interested in the subject †¢ Understand what the author thinks about the topic †¢ Understand what the author may want the reader to think Readers can often establish what the author’s point of view