Author's Purpose PIEED

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What does 'explain' mean?

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To tell you how to do something.

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What is the author's purpose in the statement: 'Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems.'?

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Inform.

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What does it mean when an author instructs or tells how to do something?

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Explain.

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

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Persuade.

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What are the three main purposes of an author's writing?

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To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the writing.

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What is the difference between 'inform' and 'persuade'?

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To inform is to provide information, while to persuade is to convince someone to adopt a certain viewpoint.

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Give an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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A novel or a humorous article.

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What is a common technique used by authors to persuade readers?

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Using emotional appeals or logical arguments.