Author's Purpose in 5 Minutes! ЁЯУЪ | Persuade, Inform & Entertain (PIE Method) | Praxis Core Reading 5713
Praxis Core Reading 5713 Day 13 | Author's Purpose & Tone Explained (PIE Method)
What Is Author's Purpose?
The author's purpose is the main reason why the author wrote a passage. On the Praxis Core Reading exam, you'll often need to identify what the author is trying to accomplish.
The easiest way to remember it is the PIE Method:
- P – Persuade: Convince the reader to believe or do something.
- I – Inform: Give facts or explain a topic.
- E – Entertain: Tell a story or amuse the reader.
Understanding Author's Tone
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject. It is shown through word choice and writing style.
Common tones include:
- Serious
- Humorous
- Optimistic
- Pessimistic
- Excited
- Concerned
- Formal
- Informal
Quick Tips for Praxis
- Read the title first.
- Notice emotional or descriptive words.
- Don't choose an answer based on your opinion.
- Focus on what the passage actually says.
Practice Questions
1. A passage explains how earthquakes happen using scientific facts. What is the author's purpose?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Describe
Answer: B. Inform
2. An article encourages readers to recycle to protect the environment.
A. Inform
B. Persuade
C. Entertain
D. Compare
Answer: B. Persuade
3. A funny story is written only to make readers laugh.
A. Persuade
B. Explain
C. Entertain
D. Compare
Answer: C. Entertain
4. Which tone best describes a passage that warns about climate change?
A. Humorous
B. Concerned
C. Excited
D. Relaxed
Answer: B. Concerned
5. Which strategy helps identify the author's purpose?
A. Ignore the title
B. Focus only on difficult words
C. Look for clues in the entire passage
D. Skip the introduction
Answer: C. Look for clues in the entire passage
Final Tip
On the Praxis Core Reading test, always ask yourself:
"Why did the author write this passage?"
Finding the purpose first makes many reading questions much easier.
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