Author's Purpose & Perspective

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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Define 'persuade'.

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To persuade means to convince someone to do or believe something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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

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

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A fictional story or a humorous article is written to entertain the audience.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is the difference between perspective and purpose?

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Perspective is the author's viewpoint or attitude towards a subject, while purpose is the reason for writing.

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What is an example of a persuasive text?

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An advertisement or a political speech is an example of a persuasive text.

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What is the significance of evidence in supporting a claim?

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Evidence provides support and credibility to a claim, making it more convincing.

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What does it mean to analyze an author's perspective?

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To analyze an author's perspective means to examine their viewpoint and how it influences their writing.

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What is a text that aims to inform?

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A textbook or a news article is an example of a text that aims to inform.