Author's Purpose and Perspective Review

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes.

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What is the author's perspective?

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The way the author sees and interprets the world.

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What does tone refer to in writing?

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A writer's attitude toward a subject/topic they're writing about.

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What is the main purpose of an informative text?

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To inform the reader about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to describe in writing?

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To provide detailed information about a subject, often using sensory details.

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What is the difference between author's purpose and author's perspective?

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Author's purpose is the reason for writing, while author's perspective is how the author views the topic.

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

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To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A fictional story or a poem.

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What is an example of a text that aims to persuade?

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An opinion article or a persuasive essay.

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How can you identify the author's tone?

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By analyzing word choice, sentence structure, and the overall mood of the text.