Please write or type the definitions of each word below.

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author’s purpose

cause/effect

compare/contrast

description

informational text

point of view

position

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Author's purpose: The reason or intent behind the creation of a written work, which could be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express an opinion.

Cause/effect: The relationship between events or actions where the cause is the reason something happens, and the effect is the result or outcome that occurs as a result of the cause.

Compare/contrast: Analyzing the similarities and differences between two or more things to highlight their similarities and/or differences.

Description: Providing detailed information or characteristics about a person, thing, or event to create a vivid mental image or understanding.

Informational text: A type of nonfiction writing that provides factual information or knowledge about a specific subject.

Point of view: The perspective or opinion from which a story or argument is told. It could be first person (narrator is a character in the story), second person (narrator addresses the reader), or third person (narrator is an observer).

Position: A person's stance or opinion on a particular issue or topic, often supported by reasons and evidence.