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What word would you use to describe the tone of a passage?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, which can be humorous, serious, sarcastic, etc.

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What are three reasons for writing?

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The three main reasons for writing are to Persuade, Inform, and Entertain.

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Define 'purpose' in writing.

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Purpose is the reason a piece of work is written, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What does 'abstract' mean in terms of concepts?

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Abstract refers to ideas or concepts that are not tangible or concrete, such as beauty or trust.

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What does 'concrete' mean in terms of concepts?

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Concrete refers to things that are tangible and can be perceived through the senses, such as a chair or a tree.

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What is the difference between 'abstract' and 'concrete'?

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Abstract concepts are intangible and represent ideas, while concrete concepts are tangible and represent physical objects.

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What is an example of a persuasive writing purpose?

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An example of persuasive writing is an advertisement that aims to convince consumers to buy a product.

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What is an example of informative writing?

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An example of informative writing is a news article that provides facts about a current event.

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What is an example of entertaining writing?

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An example of entertaining writing is a short story or a novel that aims to amuse the reader.

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What does it mean to 'entertain' in writing?

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To entertain in writing means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.