Author's Purpose & Perspective

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or instruct.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through writing.

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What does it mean to instruct?

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To instruct means to give directions or teach the reader how to do something.

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What is an author's perspective?

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An author's perspective is their attitude or viewpoint about a subject, which influences how they present information.

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What is a humorous perspective?

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A humorous perspective is when the author uses humor to convey their message or attitude.

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What is a negative perspective?

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A negative perspective is when the author expresses disapproval or criticism about a subject.

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What is a neutral perspective?

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A neutral perspective is when the author presents information without showing personal feelings or opinions.

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What is a light-hearted tone?

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A light-hearted tone is cheerful and carefree, often used to make the reader feel happy.