Author's Purpose

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

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The author is trying to get you to do or try something.

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What does it mean when an author's purpose is to inform?

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The author is trying to give you information and teach you facts.

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What types of books are considered entertaining writing?

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Fiction books, fantasy, mystery, comic books, jokes, adventure, and romance books.

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What does 'PIE' stand for in relation to author's purpose?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the author's purpose when they write to entertain?

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The author is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

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What is the main goal of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What is informative writing primarily focused on?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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How can you identify entertaining writing?

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It often includes stories, humor, and engaging characters.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook or a news article.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement or a political speech.