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# author's purpose
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The author's intent in writing. Purposes fall into three main categories making the acronym PIE.
1. Persuade
2. Inform
3. Entertain
Other types of purpose, or methods of persuading, informing and entertaining include:
- Explain
- Describe
- Instruct
- Satirize
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## Sources
Majewski, J. (December 18, 2021). What is the author's purpose & why does it matter? *When You Write.* https://whenyouwrite.com/authors-purpose/