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 personal viewpoint or opinion about a topic, which influences how they present information.

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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 feelings.

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How can tone help determine the author's perspective?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, which can reveal their feelings and opinions, helping readers understand their perspective.

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What role does word choice play in understanding the author's perspective?

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Word choice can convey emotions and attitudes, indicating whether the author feels 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, captions, and images that help organize and clarify information in a text.

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

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If an author has a negative perspective, they express disapproval or criticism about a topic, often using negative language or examples.

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

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If an author has a positive perspective, they express approval or support for a topic, often highlighting its benefits or positive aspects.

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

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If an author has a neutral perspective, they present information without showing strong feelings, remaining objective and balanced.

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Give an example of an author's purpose to inform.

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An example of an author's purpose to inform is a textbook that provides facts and explanations about a scientific concept.

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Give an example of an author's purpose to persuade.

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An example of an author's purpose to persuade is an opinion article that argues for or against a specific policy or action.