Author's PurposeOnline version Sorting Author's Purpose by Moritza Termin 1 Narrative/ To Entertain 2 Expository/To Inform 3 Persuasive/ To Convince The story of a teenage boy learning to understand and live with his father, who is an alcoholic Vietnam War veteran. An “X-men” comic book. The story about a young girl with low self-esteem learning to love herself. A poem about bald eagles. A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world. A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle. A sign saying, “Rest Stop Five Miles Ahead.” A magazine ad telling you to buy Nike Hyperdunk shoes because you’ll jump higher. A website saying that a new shopping mall should not be built because it threatens an endangered bald eagle’s home. The website also lists other reasons why the mall should not be built. An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
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