Author's Perspective

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What is the author's perspective?

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The author's perspective is their personal viewpoint or opinion about a topic.

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What does it mean when an author has a positive feeling about a topic?

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It means the author supports or likes the topic.

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What does it mean when an author has a negative feeling about a topic?

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It means the author disapproves or dislikes the topic.

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What does it mean when an author has a neutral feeling about a topic?

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It means the author does not express a strong opinion, feeling neither positive nor negative.

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What is the purpose of an author's writing?

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The purpose can be to persuade, inform, entertain, or express feelings.

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What is an example of an author's perspective in a text?

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An author describing deer as beautiful and graceful shows a positive perspective towards them.

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How can you identify an author's perspective?

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and details the author uses.

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What is the author's purpose in a television script?

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The author's purpose is most likely to entertain.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with a certain viewpoint.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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