Author's purpose & point of view

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What is the author's point of view?

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The author's point of view is their opinion or belief about a topic.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why they write, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with a certain opinion or belief.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to share a story or experience that is enjoyable and captures the reader's imagination.

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

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An advertisement trying to convince people to buy a product.

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

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A textbook explaining the water cycle.

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

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A fictional story about a magical adventure.

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What is a viewpoint?

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A viewpoint is a particular attitude or way of considering a matter.

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How can you identify an author's point of view in a text?

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Look for words that express opinions, feelings, or beliefs about a topic.