Author's point of view and purpose

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What is the author's point of view?

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The author's point of view is the perspective from which the author presents their ideas, beliefs, and feelings about a subject.

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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The purpose of informative writing is to provide facts and information to the reader without expressing personal opinions.

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

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What is an example of informative writing?

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A newspaper article is an example of informative writing.

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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 a specific action.

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What is an example of a personal experience writing?

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A diary entry is an example of writing that shares personal experiences.

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What is the goal of sharing personal experiences in writing?

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The goal is to share memories, hopes, or dreams with the reader.

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What is NOT an author's purpose?

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To see how many compound-complex sentences they can squeeze into one text.

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What does the author's attitude reveal?

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The author's attitude reveals their beliefs and personal judgments toward a certain subject.

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What type of writing aims to entertain the reader?

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Fictional stories, such as novels or short stories, aim to entertain the reader.