Author's Purpose & Point of View

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
Back
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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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the author's purpose of a book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes.
Back
To entertain.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the author's point of view reveal?
Back
The author's point of view reveals the author's beliefs, personal judgments, or attitudes toward a certain subject.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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?
Back
Does the author enjoy chocolate cake?
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CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose of a story about a young woman who returns home to help her grandmother?
Back
To entertain.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the four main purposes an author might have when writing?
Back
To inform, to entertain, to persuade, or to prove a point.
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CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a text written to inform?
Back
A textbook or an article explaining a scientific concept.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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