Author's Perspective, Purpose, and Bias

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What are the three reasons an author has for writing?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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What is the definition of entertain?

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The text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.

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How does medium type influence bias?

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It affects the reliability of news as well as the impact a story may have. For example, the medium of social media does not always provide accurate news because popularity causes topics to trend, not accuracy.

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What is unintentionally biased media?

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When the author adds in unnecessary words to make the writing more interesting.

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What is a negative text feature?

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When an author uses an unflattering picture of someone/something to make the situation appear negative/worse than it is.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To convince the reader to believe the author's position.

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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To include information intended to teach the reader something.

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How can an author's bias affect their writing?

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An author's bias can lead to a one-sided perspective, influencing how information is presented.

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What is the difference between intentional and unintentional bias?

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Intentional bias is when an author deliberately skews information, while unintentional bias occurs without the author's awareness.

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What role does audience play in an author's perspective?

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The audience influences the author's tone, style, and the information presented.