Author's Purpose-PIE'ED

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What is the Author's Purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, entertain, explain, or describe.

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What does it mean to Persuade?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What does it mean to Inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to Entertain?

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To engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to Explain?

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To clarify or make something understandable by providing details or reasons.

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What does it mean to Describe?

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To give a detailed account of something, including its characteristics and features.

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Example of Persuade:

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"We should all recycle to help save the environment!"

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Example of Inform:

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"Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius."

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Example of Entertain:

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"Once upon a time, a brave knight fought a dragon."

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Example of Explain:

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"To bake a cake, mix flour, sugar, and eggs, then put it in the oven."