author's purpose and point of view

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What is the 1st person point of view?

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The 1st person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we' and allows the reader to see the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.

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What is the 2nd person point of view?

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The 2nd person point of view uses the pronoun 'you' and directly addresses the reader.

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What is the 3rd person limited point of view?

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The 3rd person limited point of view uses pronouns like 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is the 3rd person omniscient point of view?

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The 3rd person omniscient point of view uses pronouns like 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and reveals the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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What is an example of writing to explain?

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An example of writing to explain is a how-to guide that describes the steps to complete a task.

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What is an example of writing to persuade?

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An example of writing to persuade is an opinion article that argues for a specific viewpoint.