Author's Purpose PIE'ED

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What does 'entertain' mean?

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To make people enjoy something.

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What is the author's purpose when they try to persuade?

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To make people agree with you.

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What is the author's purpose when they inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does 'persuade' mean?

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To make people agree with you.

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What is the author's purpose when they describe?

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To provide details about a person, place, or thing.

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What does 'inform' mean?

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To give information or knowledge about a topic.

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What is the author's purpose when they explain?

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To clarify or make something understandable.

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What is an example of a text that entertains?

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A story or a play that makes people laugh or feel good.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A news article that provides facts about an event.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.