Author's Purpose/POV

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What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

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The author views bees as helpful.

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What is Author's Point of View?

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The author's opinion on a topic.

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What is Author's Purpose?

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The reason WHY the author wrote the story.

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Why is it important to identify the point of view in a story?

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To understand the perspective of the story being told.

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Can authors have more than one reason for writing?

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True.

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What does it mean when an author has a positive viewpoint?

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The author expresses a favorable opinion about the subject.

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What does it mean when an author has a negative viewpoint?

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The author expresses an unfavorable opinion about the subject.

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What is an example of an author's purpose?

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To inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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

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Look for clues in the title, introduction, and conclusion.

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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; point of view is the author's opinion.