Author's Purpose/Point of View/Central Point

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

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How the author feels about the topic.

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How would you define the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes about a topic.

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What is the author's purpose in an article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems?

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Inform.

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What is the central idea in the following sentences: 'When answering the phone, some people's first words are, "Who's this?" Some people hang up without even saying goodbye. Some people have terrible telephone manners.'?

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Some people have terrible telephone manners.

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What is the author's purpose in a pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals?

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Persuade.

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What does it mean to analyze an author's point of view?

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To examine how the author's feelings and opinions influence the text.

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What are the three main purposes of an author when writing?

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To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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How can an author's purpose affect the tone of a text?

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The author's purpose can shape the tone by influencing the language and style used.

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What is a supporting detail in a text?

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A piece of information that helps explain or reinforce the central idea.

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What is the difference between author's purpose and author's point of view?

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Author's purpose is the reason for writing, while point of view is how the author feels about the topic.