This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- To use the PIE mnemonic (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) to quickly identify an author's primary purpose on the ParaPro exam.

- How to distinguish between persuasive and informative writing by analyzing language for facts versus opinions and charged words.

- To identify the narrative point of view (first, second, or third person) by spotting key pronouns like 'I,' 'you,' and 'he/she.'

- How to avoid a common exam trap where an entertaining story is used to serve a persuasive goal.

- That Author's Purpose and Point of View are critical skills tested in the Reading section, which makes up one-third of your ParaPro score.

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