Author's Purpose and POV

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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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What is the author's purpose?

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To inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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

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An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.

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

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A news article reporting on a recent event.

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

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An 'X-men' comic book.

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When watching a debate, what is the primary goal of the debaters?

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To persuade the audience.

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

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Author's purpose is why they write; point of view is how they feel about the topic.