Which is NOT a primary author purpose?

• A. Inform
• B. Entertain
• C. Persuade
• D. Memorize

Answer: (D)

Author purpose is why a writer creates a text. The main aims are to inform, to entertain, or to persuade. When a writer informs, they share facts, explanations, or instructions so readers understand something. When they entertain, the writing is designed to amuse, engage, or evoke emotions through storytelling or humor. When they persuade, the goal is to convince readers to think or act in a certain way, using arguments and evidence.

Memorize describes what a reader might do with the information after reading, not the writer’s main goal. A text might help you remember details, but that isn’t the purpose the author is typically aiming for. So memorization isn’t a primary author purpose; it’s more about how readers use the content, whereas informing, entertaining, and persuading are the three core purposes.