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 does 'point of view' refer to?

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Perspective.

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How do people express their feelings or thoughts?

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Opinion.

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What is an opinion?

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A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is a perspective in writing?

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The viewpoint from which the author presents the information.

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What is the purpose of persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to support a particular position.

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What is the main characteristic of narrative text?

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It tells a story, often with characters and a plot.

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What does it mean to corroborate information?

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To confirm or give support to a statement or theory.