Author's Purpose

P.I.E.E

❏ Persuade—--convince
❏ Inform—-----give facts

❏ Entertain—--fiction, fun
❏ Explain—----instructions

Persuade

Some authors write to persuade the audience to do
something or believe something.

Examples:

● Advertisements
● Political speeches
● Sermons
● Editorials
● Book/movie reviews

Inform

Written to give information or describe
something.

Examples:

● Textbooks
● News articles
● Encyclopedias

Entertain

Written to interest the reader or appeal to
the emotions.

Examples:

● Fiction books
● Plays/movies
● Comic strips

Explain

Written to explain something or provide
instructions.

Examples:

● Cookbooks
● How to videos
● Instruction guides