Author's Purpose
Authors have different reasons for writing.
PIE
Authors write for different reasons. An author may write to PERSUADE, INFORM, or ENTERTAIN. You can remember these words by thinking about PIE. So, what do each of these purposes mean? How do you know which purpose the author had for writing a text?
Persuade
Tries to convince the reader to agree with an idea. Examples are commercials, advertisements, and editorials.
Inform
Gives the reader information about a topic. Examples are newspapers, textbooks, and non-fiction books.
Entertain
Tells a story with characters and a setting. They are written for the reader's enjoyment. Examples are fiction books and poetry.