Author's Perspective Flashcard

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What is the author's perspective?

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The author's perspective is their viewpoint or opinion on a particular topic or issue.

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What does it mean when an author has a positive perspective?

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It means the author views the topic favorably and expresses support or admiration.

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What does it mean when an author has a negative perspective?

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It means the author views the topic unfavorably and expresses disapproval or criticism.

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What does it mean when an author has a neutral perspective?

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It means the author does not express strong feelings either way about the topic.

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What is the author's purpose in writing?

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

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What does it mean to inform the reader?

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

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What does it mean to entertain the reader?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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What does it mean to persuade the reader?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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How can you identify the author's perspective in a text?

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You can identify the author's perspective by looking for clues in the language, tone, and examples used in the text.

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What is an example of a positive author's perspective?

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An example would be an author who writes about the benefits of adopting pets, expressing love and support for animal welfare.