Author's POV and Purpose

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What is Perspective?

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Perspective is the way of looking at something that may be shaped by things like a person's age, job, religion, or political views.

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What is Explanatory text?

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Explanatory text is text that the author writes in order to provide the reader with step-by-step method or process.

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What is Persuasive text?

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Persuasive text is text that the author writes in order to get the reader to support their position.

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What is Informational text?

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Informational text is text that the author writes in order to teach the reader something.

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What is the author's viewpoint?

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The author's viewpoint is their opinion or perspective on a particular topic or issue.

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What is Bias?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one perspective over another, which can affect how information is presented.

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What is the purpose of Persuasive writing?

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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the purpose of Explanatory writing?

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The purpose of explanatory writing is to inform or explain a topic to the reader.

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What is the difference between Primary and Secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials created at the time of an event, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is an example of Informational text?

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An example of informational text is a textbook or an article that provides factual information.