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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To write in a way that is fun and enjoyable for the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince the reader to think or act in a certain way.

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What is first person point of view?

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A narrative style where the author uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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What is second person point of view?

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A narrative style that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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A narrative style where the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative style where the author knows and describes the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is a narrator?

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The person or character who tells the story.

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What is a rule?

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A guideline that tells you what you can or cannot do.