Author's POV and Purpose

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What is the author's purpose?

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The main reason the author writes the text.

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What is informational text?

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Text that the author writes in order to teach the reader something.

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What is persuasive text?

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Text that the author writes in order to get the reader to support their position.

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What is explanatory text?

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

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What is an opinion?

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A belief or judgment that is not based on absolute certainty or proof.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is perspective?

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A particular attitude or way of regarding something; a point of view.

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What does it mean to corroborate?

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To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

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What is the difference between opinion and fact?

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An opinion is subjective and cannot be proven, while a fact is objective and can be verified.

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What is the role of the author in informational text?

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To educate the reader about a specific topic.