Author's Purpose
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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to persuade?
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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to inform?
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To inform means to provide information or teach the reader about a specific topic.
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What does it mean to entertain?
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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader through storytelling or humor.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?
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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and style of the writing.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?
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An advertisement is an example of a text that aims to persuade.
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