Author's Perspective and Author's Purpose

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What is the author's perspective?

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The author's perspective is their point of view or attitude towards a particular topic or issue.

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What is the author's purpose?

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

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What does bias mean in writing?

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Bias refers to prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

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How can tone help determine the author's perspective?

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Tone reflects the author's attitude and can indicate whether they feel positively, negatively, or neutrally about a topic.

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What are text features?

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Text features are elements like headings, subheadings, and images that help organize and present information in a text.

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

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An example would be an advertisement that tries to convince readers to buy a product.

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

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An example would be a news article that provides facts about a recent event.

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

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An example would be a short story that aims to amuse the reader.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to express an opinion?

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An example would be a blog post where the author shares their thoughts on a social issue.

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What does word choice reveal about the author's perspective?

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Word choice can convey emotions and attitudes, helping readers understand how the author feels about the topic.