Author's Purpose (PIE) Flashcards

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What is Author's Purpose?

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Why would an author write a book titled: Cloud Shapes and their Meanings?

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If you see the words "You should..." in a text, it's probably a...

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What does persuade mean?

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Why do they write Scholastic News articles?

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Why would an author write a commercial for Disney World?

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What does inform mean?

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An information text is usually full of FACTS

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"Male tigers weigh 200-600 pounds." The authors purpose is to...

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A biography is an example of an Informational Text.

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"Buy a hot dog and get another one for free!" The authors purpose is to...

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What does entertain mean?

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A mystery novel is an example of a persuasive text.

Author's Purpose (PIE)