Author's Perspective

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What is the author's perspective?

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The author's perspective is their attitude or opinion about a topic.

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What does it mean when an author has a positive attitude?

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It means the author feels good or supportive about the topic.

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What does it mean when an author has a negative attitude?

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It means the author feels bad or critical about the topic.

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How can you tell the author's perspective in a text?

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You can tell by looking at the words they use and how they describe things.

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What is an example of a positive perspective about a pet?

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The author might say, 'Dogs are loyal and loving companions.'

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What is an example of a negative perspective about a pet?

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The author might say, 'Cats can be very aloof and unfriendly.'

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What does it mean to infer the author's perspective?

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To infer means to make a guess about the author's feelings based on clues in the text.

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Why is it important to understand the author's perspective?

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Understanding the author's perspective helps us better understand the message they are trying to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain the author's perspective.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion is what someone thinks or feels.