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 they write a text. Common purposes include to inform, to explain, to entertain, and to persuade.

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When writing to describe how to do something, what is the author’s purpose?

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The author’s purpose is to explain.

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What is the third person omniscient point of view?

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The third person omniscient point of view allows the reader to hear the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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What is the third person objective point of view?

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The third person objective point of view is used primarily for informational writing and does not include personal thoughts.

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Which point of view would you use for a diary entry?

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You would use the 1st person point of view for a diary entry.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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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 in writing?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What is the difference between 1st person and 3rd person point of view?

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1st person uses 'I' or 'we' and includes the author's personal thoughts, while 3rd person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and does not include personal thoughts.

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What is an example of a text that aims to explain?

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A how-to guide or a recipe is an example of a text that aims to explain.