Author's Purpose

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What is Author's Purpose?

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Why the author writes.

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What is the author's purpose when they try to persuade?

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To convince the reader to agree with their opinion.

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What is the author's purpose when they write to inform?

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To give you information on a topic.

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What is the author's purpose when they write to entertain?

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To tell a story or provide enjoyment.

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What does the acronym PIE stand for in Author's Purpose?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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A writer arguing for solar energy.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A textbook explaining photosynthesis.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A fairy tale about a magical creature.

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When an author writes to explain, they are writing to...

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Make something clear or easy to understand.

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What is the purpose of a recipe in a cookbook?

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To inform the reader how to make a dish.