Author's Purpose PIEED

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What does the acronym PIEED stand for in the context of author's purpose?

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P - Persuade, I - Inform, E - Entertain, E - Explain, D - Describe.

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What is the primary purpose of an author who writes to inform?

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To provide factual information to the reader.

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How does an author persuade the reader?

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By presenting arguments, opinions, or emotional appeals to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What is the difference between entertaining and informing in writing?

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Entertaining aims to amuse or engage the reader, while informing focuses on delivering facts and information.

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What type of writing would you expect to find in a recipe?

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Explanatory writing that provides step-by-step instructions.

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What is the author's purpose in a narrative that describes a personal experience?

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To entertain or engage the reader through storytelling.

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What does it mean to explain something in writing?

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To clarify or make something understandable by providing details and examples.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An opinion article advocating for a specific policy or social change.

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What is the author's purpose in a news article?

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To inform the public about current events and factual information.

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How can an author entertain their audience?

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By using humor, engaging characters, or exciting plots.