Author's Purpose & Viewpoint

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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 describe.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling, humor, or engaging content.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What does it mean to describe?

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To describe means to provide details about a person, place, thing, or event, often using sensory language.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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A news article reporting on a recent event.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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A fictional story or a poem that uses creative language.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to persuade?

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An advertisement encouraging people to buy a product.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to describe?

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A travel brochure detailing the sights and experiences of a destination.

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How can you identify the author's viewpoint?

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The author's viewpoint can be identified through their tone, word choice, and the opinions expressed in the text.