Author's Purpose

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An author's purpose is...

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the reason an author writes

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Author's purpose "PIE" stands for:

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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inform

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to give facts

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Entertain

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To make people enjoy something

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Persuade

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Make people agree with you

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What is the author's purpose in an article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever? Options: to entertain, to inform, to persuade.

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to persuade

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What is the author's purpose? An essay in which the author attempts to convince readers to recycle more and to be less wasteful. Options: to inform, to entertain, to persuade.

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to persuade

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What is the purpose of a sign saying, “Rest Stop Five Miles Ahead.”? Options: to entertain, to inform, to persuade.

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to inform

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In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to: Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Inform

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What is the author's purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."
Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Persuade