Author's Purpose and Text Structure

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What is the author's purpose when the text includes mostly facts?

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To inform.

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What does a sequence text structure do?

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It tells about events in the order they happened.

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

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the main text structure used when describing a topic and its characteristics?

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Description.

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What text structure is used when explaining the cause of an event and its effect?

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Cause and Effect.

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What is the author's purpose when the text aims to convince the reader?

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To persuade.

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What type of text structure compares two or more things?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What is the purpose of a problem and solution text structure?

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To describe a problem and explain how it was solved.

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What type of information is typically found in a text meant to entertain?

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Stories, humor, or imaginative details.

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What is the main purpose of an informative text?

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To provide facts and information.