Author's Point of View, Purpose and Perspective

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What is the definition of author's purpose?

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The author's intent or reason for writing. WHY did the author write it?

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What is the definition of author's point of view?

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The perspective the author writes from. How does the author FEEL about it?

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What does it mean if an author has a negative point of view?

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The author expresses disapproval or a negative feeling about the topic.

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What does it mean if an author has a positive point of view?

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The author expresses approval or a positive feeling about the topic.

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What does it mean if an author has a neutral point of view?

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The author feels neither positive nor negative about the topic.

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How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the text that indicate why the author wrote it, such as the tone, word choice, and main ideas.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A textbook explaining scientific concepts.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An editorial arguing for a change in school policy.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A short story that aims to amuse the reader.

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How does an author's point of view affect their writing?

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It influences the tone, style, and content of the text.