Author's Purpose

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

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What is the author's purpose in a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus?

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To entertain you with a story about a girl who enjoyed the circus.

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When an author writes to persuade, what does it mean?

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The author is trying to get you to do or try something.

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What is the author's purpose of a map showing emergency exits?

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Inform

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What type of writing includes documentaries, non-fiction books, and news articles?

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Informative writing.

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What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.

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What is an example of entertaining writing?

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A story or a novel that is meant to amuse the reader.

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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To provide facts and information to the reader.

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What type of author's purpose aims to teach the reader?

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Inform.

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What is an example of persuasive writing?

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An advertisement trying to sell a product.