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