Author's Purpose (PIE)

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What is the author's purpose?

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

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone 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 about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through stories or jokes.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An example of a persuasive text is a book that tries to convince you to get a pet.

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What is an example of an informative text?

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An example of an informative text is a poster that gives facts about animals.

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What is an example of an entertaining text?

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An example of an entertaining text is a story about a talking dog.

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How can you tell if a text is persuasive?

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A text is persuasive if it tries to convince you to think or act a certain way.

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How can you tell if a text is informative?

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A text is informative if it provides facts and information about a subject.

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How can you tell if a text is entertaining?

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A text is entertaining if it makes you laugh or keeps you interested in the story.