Instructions: Below are some specific purposes for writing. Drag them into the table below according to their general purposes and then check your answers.
Objects to move
to amuse
to frighten
to arouse emotions
to appeal to imagination and fantasy
to clarify
to analyse
to explain
to report information needed for decision-making
to evaluate activities
to introduce a new area of knowledge
to give instructions
to present the results of research
to sell something
to argue for specific action to be taken
to weaken an opponent’s argument
to raise questions
to criticise
to present one’s interpretations of research results