A nonfiction author’s purpose for writing a work helps determine if that work

A nonfiction author’s purpose is the reason for writing, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain. Knowing that purpose helps a reader decide whether the work matches what they need or are looking for. It does not by itself establish that the work is factual or that it will summarize useful information or provoke new ideas.

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