The writer's reason for writing a text is which concept?

• A. Purpose
• B. Audience
• C. Tone
• D. Bias

Answer: (A)

The purpose for writing is what the author hopes to achieve with the text. It’s the reason behind putting words on the page—to inform, to persuade, to entertain, or to explain something. To spot the purpose, notice what the writer emphasizes and how they present the information. If the piece is filled with facts, definitions, or steps to learn something, the purpose is to inform. If it argues for a viewpoint and tries to convince you to think or act a certain way, the purpose is to persuade. If the writing mainly tells a story or works to make you feel a certain emotion, the purpose is to entertain. Since this question asks about the writer’s reason for writing, the best answer is that the concept is purpose.

Keep in mind the other pieces—audience is who the writer is addressing, tone is the writer’s attitude toward the subject or readers, and bias is the leaning that can color how information is presented—but they describe different aspects, not the why behind the writing. A quick check: ask yourself what the author wants you to do or think after reading.