Author's Purpose/Point of View ELA 6_21-22

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What is an author's point of view?

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The author's position on/towards the topic.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to entertain?

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The author wants you to enjoy their words.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to persuade?

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The author wants you to agree with their point of view.

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What is the author's purpose when they want to inform?

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The author wants you to learn about a specific topic.

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Can a reader use connotation to help determine the author's point of view?

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True.

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What does it mean to analyze an author's point of view?

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To examine how the author's perspective influences the text.

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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 attitude towards the topic.

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What are the three main purposes of an author?

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To entertain, to inform, and to persuade.

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How can word choice affect an author's point of view?

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Word choice can convey emotions and attitudes that reflect the author's perspective.

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What is an example of a text meant to entertain?

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A fictional story or a poem.