In this unit, you have been exploring how authors use informational texts to communicate with audiences. you've also seen how authors communicate their point of view, tone, and purpose in a text.

when a writer composes a text, that writer takes time and thought to shape the text so the elements work in harmony. that is, the point of view, tone, and purpose all contribute to a unified message. but what about more informal writing and conversations? they usually aren’t carefully planned out like an essay. think of some examples of informal writing or a conversation you can recall well. describe how clearly they express a unified point of view, tone, and purpose. compare them to at least one formal informational text. discuss why you think the two modes of communicating are different or the same.