Author's Purpose & Point of View

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or prove a point.

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Identify the author's purpose of a book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes.

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To entertain.

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What does the author's point of view reveal?

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The author's point of view reveals the author's beliefs, personal judgments, or attitudes toward a certain subject.

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Which of the following is NOT a good strategy question to find out the author's point of view? 1. Based on the title, why do you think the author wrote this selection? 2. How did the author influence your response to the selection? 3. Was the author’s purpose specifically stated? 4. Does the author enjoy chocolate cake?

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Does the author enjoy chocolate cake?

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What is the author's purpose of a story about a young woman who returns home to help her grandmother?

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To entertain.

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What are the four main purposes an author might have when writing?

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To inform, to entertain, to persuade, or to prove a point.

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What is an example of a text written to inform?

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A textbook or an article explaining a scientific concept.

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What is an example of a text written to persuade?

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An advertisement or a political speech.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling, humor, or interesting content.

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How can understanding the author's purpose help readers?

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Understanding the author's purpose helps readers interpret the text more effectively and understand the message the author is trying to convey.