Author"s Purpose, Tone, Point of View, and Intended Audience

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes about a topic.

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What conveys the tone or mood in literature?

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Words.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude towards the subject.

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What do good readers use to help them understand as they read?

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Reading strategies.

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What is point of view?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is intended audience?

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The specific group of people that the author is addressing.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional feeling evoked in the reader.

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How can an author persuade the audience?

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By using emotional appeals and strong arguments.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone is the author's attitude; mood is the feeling the reader gets.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to inform?

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Writing a textbook or an article explaining a scientific concept.