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 persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

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

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'PIE' stands for Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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

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A textbook or an article that provides facts is an example of a text that aims to inform.

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

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A story or a joke is an example of a text that aims to entertain.

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Why is understanding the author's purpose important?

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Understanding the author's purpose helps readers comprehend the text better and engage with it more effectively.