Our reasons for writing will vary. The main purposes for writing are to inform, convince or entertain. However, there are lots of other reasons which fall within these categories. List five to eight reasons you can think of why people write. (Confused? Consider these ideas How do we inform? Why do we inform? Who are we convincing? Why do people need entertainment? Why do people want to entertain others?)

Select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a.sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b.my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c. once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. evil often wears the disguise of innocence.