Author's Purpose/Author's POV

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What is the author's purpose?

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The main reason the author writes the text.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to explain?

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To make something clear or easy to understand by providing details.

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What is the author's point of view (POV)?

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The author's opinion or perspective on a topic.

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

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A book about horses and how to care for them.

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

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A comic book.

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

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A YouTube video on how to make Italian pasta primavera.

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What does it mean when an author favors one side over another?

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It means the author has a bias or preference in their writing.

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

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Look for clues in the language and tone used by the author.