Author's Purpose and POV Vocabulary

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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 is bias?

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When the author clearly favors one side over the other.

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What is informational text?

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Text that the author writes in order to teach the reader something.

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What is persuasive text?

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Text that the author writes in order to get the reader to support their position.

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What is explanatory text?

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Text that the author writes in order to provide the reader with step-by-step method or process.

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What does it mean to analyze an author's purpose?

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To examine the reasons behind why the author wrote the text.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is a narrative text?

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Text that tells a story or recounts events.

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What is the significance of tone in writing?

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Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject and influences how the reader feels.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a text.