Author's Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, entertain, or share feelings.

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What does 'PIES' stand for in relation to author's purpose?

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'PIES' stands for Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Share Feelings.

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What type of writing aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?

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Persuasive writing.

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What type of writing provides information or instructions?

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Informative writing.

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What type of writing is meant to amuse or engage the reader?

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Entertaining writing.

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What type of writing expresses the author's personal thoughts and emotions?

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Writing that shares feelings.

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Give an example of persuasive writing.

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A campaign speech encouraging people to vote for a candidate.

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Give an example of informative writing.

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A recipe that explains how to make a cake.

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What is an example of entertaining writing?

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A short story or a humorous article.

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What is the purpose of a personal essay?

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To share the author's personal experiences and insights.