Author's Purpose

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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Having the goal of telling a story or describing real or imaginary characters, places, and events.

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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To enlighten the reader and provide facts.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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The author's goal is to convince a reader to agree with the author.

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What does the acronym PIE stand for?

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Persuade, Inform, and Entertain.

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

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To persuade, to inform, and to entertain.

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How can an author persuade the reader?

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By using arguments, emotional appeals, and evidence to convince the reader.

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What is an example of writing that aims to entertain?

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A fictional story, a novel, or a play.

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What type of writing is primarily focused on providing information?

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Expository writing.

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What is the difference between informing and persuading?

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Informing provides facts and information, while persuading aims to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint.