Text Structures

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What is the writer's purpose?

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

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What are the three writer's purposes?

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The three writer's purposes are: 1. Persuade 2. Inform 3. Entertain

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How can I remember the three writer's purposes?

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You can remember the three writer's purposes with the acronym P.I.E. (Persuade, Inform, Entertain).

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A story or a poem that tells a fun or exciting tale.

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What is an example of a text that aims to inform?

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A news article that provides facts about a recent event.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An advertisement that tries to convince you to buy a product.

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What is the purpose of a passage that discusses the benefits of exercise?

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The purpose is to inform the reader about the health benefits of exercise.