Author's Purpose & Viewpoint

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What is the author's purpose in writing a text?
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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, which can include to inform, entertain, persuade, or express an opinion.
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What are the common purposes of an author?
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Common purposes include to inform, entertain, persuade, and express feelings or opinions.
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How can you identify an author's viewpoint?
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An author's viewpoint can be identified through their tone, word choice, and the arguments they present in the text.
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What does it mean for an author to persuade the audience?
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To persuade means to convince the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of an author's viewpoint?
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An example of an author's viewpoint could be a positive perspective on environmental conservation.
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What is the difference between author's purpose and author's viewpoint?
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Author's purpose refers to the reason for writing, while author's viewpoint refers to the author's opinion or attitude towards the subject.
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What is a persuasive text?
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A persuasive text is a piece of writing that aims to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion or to take a specific action.
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