Author's Point of View, Purpose and Perspective

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What is the author's point of view?

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The perspective the author writes from. How does the author FEEL about it?

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's intent or reason for writing. WHY did the author write it?

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

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The author feels neither positive nor negative about the topic.

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What indicates a negative feeling from the author?

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The author expresses disapproval or criticism towards the topic.

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

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The author expresses support or enthusiasm for the topic.

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How can you identify the author's point of view in a text?

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Look for words that show feelings or opinions about the topic.

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What is the difference between author's purpose and author's point of view?

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Author's purpose is the reason for writing, while point of view is the author's feelings about the topic.

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Why is understanding the author's perspective important?

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It helps readers interpret the text and understand the author's message.

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What type of language might indicate a positive author's feeling?

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Words like 'great', 'beneficial', or 'important'.

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What type of language might indicate a negative author's feeling?

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Words like 'problematic', 'wasteful', or 'unnecessary'.