Lesson 14 of 84 · Using Sources
⭐ 30 XPWho Wrote It and Why?
When we think about who wrote something and why they wrote it, we learn more about the message.
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When we think about who wrote something and why they wrote it, we learn more about the message. Different people write for different reasons. Some write to share information, while others write to tell a story or express their feelings. This helps us understand the importance of the information.
Key Facts
Who wrote something tells us about its message.
People write for different reasons.
Understanding the writer helps us understand the information better.
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1 of 2Why is it important to know who wrote something?
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