Exploring Author's Purpose in Edpuzzle

What does the acronym PIE stand for in the context of author's purpose?

• Prepare, Interact, Engage

• Plan, Introduce, Execute

• Process, Implement, Evaluate

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

What does 'P' stand for in the PIE acronym?

• Process

• Perform

• Persuade

• Prepare

What should you ask yourself to determine if a text is persuasive?

• Did the text describe a personal story?

• Did the text try to change my opinion?

• Did the text give me factual information?

• Did the text make me laugh?

Which question would help identify a persuasive text?

• Did the author list steps in a process?

• Did the author describe a fantasy world?

• Did the author try to make me act in a certain way?

• Did the author provide a lot of data?

Which of the following is a primary goal of an informative text?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To describe the author's personal experiences

• To provide facts and information

• To convince the reader to take action

In the context of author's purpose, what does 'I' represent?

• Inform

• Inspire

• Introduce

• Interact

What should you consider to determine if a text is meant to inform?

• If it contains a moral lesson

• If it has a lot of emotional content

• If it provides new knowledge or facts

• If it tells a personal story

What is a key indicator that a text's purpose is to entertain?

• It makes the reader feel emotions through a story

• It argues a point of view

• It provides detailed historical data

• It instructs the reader how to perform a task

Which type of author's purpose is demonstrated by a text that makes you laugh or cry?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Convince

Which of the following best describes a text written to entertain?

• It lists specifications of a new technology

• It narrates a story or event to provoke emotions

• It explains how to complete a task

• It debates a controversial issue