Author's purpose refers to why an author writes a particular piece - whether it is to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings/emotions.
Understanding an author's purpose is like figuring out someone's motive for posting on social media. Are they sharing information, trying to convince others of their opinion, or simply entertaining their followers?
Audience: The intended group of readers or listeners for whom a piece of writing is created.
Bias: Bias refers to the author's inclination or prejudice that may influence their writing.
Rhetorical Appeals: Rhetorical appeals are persuasive strategies used by authors to appeal to the audience's emotions (pathos), logic (logos), or credibility (ethos).
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