Author's Purpose PIEED

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What does the acronym 'PIEED' stand for in relation to author's purpose?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe.

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What is the primary purpose of an author who wants to provide factual information?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose when they instruct or tell how to do something?

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To explain.

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In the statement 'Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house,' what is the author's purpose?

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To persuade.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a biography?

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To inform the reader about an important person's life.

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What is the difference between 'to inform' and 'to persuade' in writing?

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To inform means to provide factual information, while to persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What type of writing aims to entertain the reader?

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Writing that is meant to amuse or engage the reader, often through storytelling or humor.

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What is an example of writing that aims to explain?

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A how-to guide or instructional manual.

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What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

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To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind by detailing characteristics and qualities.

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How can an author combine purposes in a single piece of writing?

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An author can inform while also entertaining or persuading, such as in a narrative that includes factual information.