Author's Purpose Review Worksheet
| # | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | Author’s purpose in art is the reason an artist creates a work, such as to express an idea, tell a story, persuade viewers, entertain, or inform them. |
| 2 | The most likely purpose is to persuade or encourage people to recycle. |
| 3 | The artist may be showing that people can be caring, cooperative, and resilient during difficult times. |
| 4 | If the purpose is to persuade, the artist might use bold colors, strong contrast, and a clear focal point to catch attention. If the purpose is to inform or reflect, the artist may choose realistic details, balanced composition, and symbols that help explain the message. |
| 5 | The dramatic painting may be meant to express emotion, interpretation, or remembrance, so it may emphasize mood and symbolism more than exact facts. The newspaper illustration is more likely intended to inform viewers about the event quickly and clearly, so it may focus on recognizable details and immediate reporting. Because of these different purposes, the painting may help viewers feel the importance of the event, while the illustration may help them understand what happened more directly. |