Author's Purpose and Point of View

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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 explain.

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What are the three main types of author's purpose?

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The three main types of author's purpose are to inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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To annotate a text means to add notes, comments, or explanations to help understand the content better.

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What is a synonym for 'annotate'?

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Notetaking.

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What is an example of a text feature?

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A graph or chart.

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What type of text provides step-by-step processes?

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Explanatory text.

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What is the first step in determining an author's point of view?

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Identify the author's purpose.

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What does it mean to determine text structure?

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Determining text structure involves analyzing how the text is organized, such as cause and effect, problem and solution, or chronological order.

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What is bias in writing?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one side or perspective over another, which can affect the author's point of view.

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What is the difference between informative and persuasive texts?

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Informative texts aim to provide facts and information, while persuasive texts aim to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.