Author's Purpose and POV Vocabulary

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What is the author's purpose?

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The main reason the author writes the text.

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What is persuasive text?

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Text that the author writes in order to get the reader to support their position.

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What is bias?

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When the author clearly favors one side over the other.

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What is informational text?

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Text that the author writes in order to teach the reader something.

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Does all nonfiction text contain bias?

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False.

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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To inform, to persuade, and to entertain.

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What is the difference between objective and subjective writing?

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Objective writing presents facts without personal feelings, while subjective writing includes personal opinions and emotions.

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How can an author show bias in their writing?

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By selectively presenting facts, using emotionally charged language, or omitting opposing viewpoints.

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What is the significance of point of view in a text?

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Point of view influences how the reader interprets the events and characters in the text.

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What is a primary source?

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An original document or firsthand account of an event.