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What does the acronym PIE stand for in relation to an author's purpose?
What does the acronym PIE stand for in relation to an author's purpose?
- Present, Inform, Engage
- Persuade, Inspire, Entertain
- Persuade, Illustrate, Educate
- Persuade, Inform, Entertain (correct)
What should a writer consider if their essay aims to persuade?
What should a writer consider if their essay aims to persuade?
- The essay should focus solely on emotional appeals.
- The opinions presented should be varied and extreme.
- Realistic demands and facts should support their opinion. (correct)
- Only their opinion matters in the essay.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a persuasive writing purpose?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a persuasive writing purpose?
- A speech urging action on a social issue.
- A commercial promoting a new product.
- A politician encouraging people to vote.
- An informative article about climate change. (correct)
What is a key element of persuasive writing?
What is a key element of persuasive writing?
A call to action in persuasive writing is intended to:
A call to action in persuasive writing is intended to:
Which question helps determine if your essay's purpose is to persuade?
Which question helps determine if your essay's purpose is to persuade?
Why is it important to avoid extreme opinions in a persuasive essay?
Why is it important to avoid extreme opinions in a persuasive essay?
What is a common characteristic of persuasive writing?
What is a common characteristic of persuasive writing?
What should an informative essay avoid including?
What should an informative essay avoid including?
Which characteristic is essential for an essay written to entertain?
Which characteristic is essential for an essay written to entertain?
What is the primary goal of an informative essay?
What is the primary goal of an informative essay?
Which example best exemplifies the author's purpose to entertain?
Which example best exemplifies the author's purpose to entertain?
What can undermine the main idea in an informative essay?
What can undermine the main idea in an informative essay?
In an essay aimed at persuasion, which element should be prominently featured?
In an essay aimed at persuasion, which element should be prominently featured?
What is a common trait of storytelling that aids in entertainment?
What is a common trait of storytelling that aids in entertainment?
Flashcards
Author's Purpose
Author's Purpose
The reason an author writes something. It's the author's goal.
Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
An essay trying to convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion.
Purpose: Persuade
Purpose: Persuade
Goal is to get the reader to believe something or do something.
Realistic Demands
Realistic Demands
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Supporting Facts
Supporting Facts
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Call to Action
Call to Action
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PIE
PIE
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Informative purpose
Informative purpose
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Author's purpose: Inform
Author's purpose: Inform
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Informative essay focus
Informative essay focus
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Author's purpose: Entertain
Author's purpose: Entertain
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Entertaining essay elements
Entertaining essay elements
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Relatable characters
Relatable characters
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Compelling conflict
Compelling conflict
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Story elements
Story elements
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Study Notes
Author's Purpose in Writing
- Writing has a specific objective, called author's purpose
- Three main purposes: persuade, inform, entertain (PIE)
- Understanding which category helps ensure essay achieves its goal
Persuasive Writing
- Purpose: Convince the reader to agree with your opinion
- Requires opinions, call to action (e.g., voting, buying product)
- Avoid extreme opinions; focus on realistic demands
- Back up opinion with facts and evidence (e.g., statistics)
- Example: Political speeches, commercials
Informative Writing
- Purpose: Provide factual information to the reader
- Avoid personal opinions, judgments
- Include only provable facts relevant to the thesis (main idea)
- Goal: Enlighten the reader about a topic
- Examples: Textbooks, encyclopedias, cookbooks
Entertaining Writing
- Purpose: Describe a story, real or imagined (fiction or nonfiction)
- Goal: Amuse the reader, not necessarily teach a lesson
- Often includes story elements: characters, plot, setting, conflict
- Examples: Novels, movies, poems, plays, musicals
- Relatable characters, interesting plot, logical setting, and compelling conflict are important for a memorable story.
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Description
This quiz explores the three main purposes of writing: to persuade, inform, and entertain. Understanding these objectives can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your essays. Test your knowledge on how to identify and utilize these writing purposes effectively.
