Author's Purpose Using PIE

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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

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PIE stands for Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the purpose of an informative text?

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To inform or teach a reader.

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a cat who drives a taxi?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a frog and toad that ride bikes?

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To entertain.

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What is the author's purpose in a text about how to draw a penguin?

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To inform.

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What is the author's purpose in a text about the life cycle of a tomato plant?

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To inform.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader of a certain point of view.

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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 meant to entertain the reader?

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Fictional stories, poems, and plays.