Authors
Purpose
2/8/22
An authors purpose is to
PIE.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
Persuade
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To convince a reader to believe an idea or to take a course of action,
the author uses persuasive writing.
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Make someone believe in something
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Change someone’s mind
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“I think that pie is the best dessert, ever!”
What does persuasion look
like?
“I think that …”
- Appeals to your emotions
“I believe that …”
- Scare tactics
“I feel that …”
- Using humor
“I need …”
- “Favorite” things
“I want …”
Inform
- When an author writes to inform their readers, they are giving them facts
and information so they can learn something new.
- Share relevant information about real topics and facts.
- The average American eats six slices of pie each year”
What does Inform look like?
- Numbers
- Refers to specific events
- Dates
- References real people, places,
events
- Examples
- Real world topics
Entertain
The author is sharing information that you will enjoy as well as keep your
attention.
- “One day I was outside picking blackberries to make my pie, the sun was
shinning, the birds were chirping, and the berries were sweet”
What does entertain look
like?
- Usage of pictures
- The story gives you a feeling;
happy, sad, scared
- The story makes you laugh
- Holds you in suspense
- The author wants you to feel as if
you’re apart of the story.
- Use of strong punctuation !!!!