Which does the phrase author's purpose describe?

A)the evidence an author gives to support his or her claim
B)the way an author feels about the topic of the text
C)a thesis statement that makes a claim
D)the reason an author writes a text

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The phrase "author's purpose" describes D) the reason an author writes a text.

In an informational text, which is an authors point of view?
A)the reason an author writes a text
B)the way an author feels about the topic of the text
C)the exact vocabulary an author uses to convey information
D) the narrator of a text

In an informational text, an author's point of view is B) the way an author feels about the topic of the text.

Why is it important to evaluate the author's purpose when reading an informational text?
A)it can highlight the qualifications a writer has in a certain field
B)it can explain what the authors opinion is on the information presented
C)It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text
D)it can suggest how the reader should feel about the information in the text

It is important to evaluate the author's purpose when reading an informational text because C) it can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text. This understanding can provide insight into the main message or argument being presented.