Writer's Purpose

What does 'PIE' mean when talking about why an author writes something?

• Positioning, Illustrating, Expressing

• Predicting, Interpreting, Exemplifying

• Planning, Implementing, Evaluating

• Persuading, Informing, Entertaining

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Which of the following is NOT a method used to persuade?

• Using logic

• Building trust

• Appealing to emotions

• Ignoring what the audience cares about

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In 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', why do readers support Charlie Bucket?

• Because of his adventurous spirit

• Because of his difficult background and kind nature

• Because he knows Willy Wonka personally

• Because he is the wealthiest child

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What's the main goal of the video this text is from?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To criticize

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Which TV show is known for mixing education and entertainment?

• Breaking Bad

• The Crown

• Horrible Histories

• Game of Thrones

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What role does Rattus Rattus have in 'Horrible Histories'?

• Villain

• Main character

• Narrator

• Comic relief

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Which movie is known for its powerful use of visuals and sound to engage our senses and emotions?

• Titanic

• Avatar

• Inception

• The Greatest Showman

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What should you do when you're not sure about the information you're reading?

• Ignore the information

• Consider what the author wants to communicate

• Ignore how trustworthy the author is

• Just think about how entertaining it is

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Which genre is usually not considered entertaining?

• Action

• Textbook

• Drama

• Romance

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Next time you sit down to write, what important question should you consider?

• Who will be reading this?

• What is my main goal?

• How long does this need to be?

• In what style or genre am I writing?