Author's Purpose (PIE)

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What is the author's purpose of a book about why you should get a pet?

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Persuade

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What is the author's purpose of a textbook?

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Inform

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What is the purpose of a poster?

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Inform

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What is the purpose of an advertisement?

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Persuade

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give information or facts about something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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Can a text have more than one author's purpose?

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Yes, a text can inform and entertain at the same time.

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What type of text is likely to entertain?

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Stories, poems, or plays.

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What type of text is likely to inform?

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Textbooks, articles, or reports.