Understanding Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories, jokes, or performances.

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What is PIE in relation to author's purpose?

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PIE stands for Persuade, Inform, Entertain. It helps remember the reasons authors write.

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Which type of book is meant to inform?

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A documentary about planets is meant to inform.

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What is the purpose of a recipe book?

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The purpose of a recipe book is to inform readers how to cook different dishes.

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Why might an author write a book review?

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An author might write a book review to persuade others to read or not read the book.

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What type of text is a joke book?

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A joke book is meant to entertain.

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What type of text is a fantasy novel?

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A fantasy novel is primarily meant to entertain.