Author's Purpose PIEED

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What is the author's purpose when providing step-by-step instructions in a recipe?

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To explain.

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What is the primary purpose of an author in a campaign speech?

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To persuade.

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Define 'explain' in the context of writing.

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To tell you how to do something.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to give the reader something enjoyable to read?

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To entertain.

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What does it mean when an author is trying to convince the reader to do something or think a certain way?

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To persuade.

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List the three main purposes of an author's writing.

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To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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What is the difference between 'to inform' and 'to explain'?

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To inform is to provide information, while to explain is to clarify how something works or how to do it.

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What type of writing aims to provide enjoyment and engage the reader's imagination?

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Entertainment writing.

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In what type of writing would an author likely use emotional appeals?

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Persuasive writing.

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What is a common technique used in persuasive writing?

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Emotional appeal.