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 persuade, inform, 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 does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge 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 a story or text.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View uses 'you' and addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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3rd Person Limited Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?

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3rd Person Omniscient Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is 3rd Person Objective Point of View?

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3rd Person Objective Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and reports only what can be seen or heard, without inner thoughts.