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 point of view is used in a diary entry?

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1st person point of view is used in a diary entry, as it reflects the author's personal thoughts and feelings.

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What is 1st person point of view?

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1st person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we' to tell a story from the perspective of the narrator.

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What is 2nd person point of view?

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2nd person point of view uses the pronoun 'you' to address the reader directly, making them a part of the story.

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What is 3rd person limited point of view?

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3rd person limited point of view tells the story from the perspective of an outside narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is 3rd person objective point of view?

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3rd person objective point of view presents the story without revealing any character's thoughts or feelings, only actions and dialogue.

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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 persuade?

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

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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 engaging content.

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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 by providing details and examples.