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What can you look for in a text to determine the author's purpose?
The number of pages in the book
The author's name
Clues in the text such as tone and word choice
The illustrations in the book
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Best choices:
- Clues in the text such as tone and word choice — yes. Tone, diction, sentence structure, facts vs. opinions, and whether the writer uses evidence or emotional appeals are the main clues to purpose (to inform, persuade, entertain, explain, etc.).
- The illustrations in the book — often yes. Pictures, diagrams, or cartoons can support the author’s intent (e.g., diagrams for explaining, emotive drawings for persuading or entertaining).
Less useful:
- The author's name — usually not helpful by itself (unless you already know the writer’s typical purposes or expertise).
- The number of pages in the book — not a reliable clue to purpose.
- Clues in the text such as tone and word choice — yes. Tone, diction, sentence structure, facts vs. opinions, and whether the writer uses evidence or emotional appeals are the main clues to purpose (to inform, persuade, entertain, explain, etc.).
- The illustrations in the book — often yes. Pictures, diagrams, or cartoons can support the author’s intent (e.g., diagrams for explaining, emotive drawings for persuading or entertaining).
Less useful:
- The author's name — usually not helpful by itself (unless you already know the writer’s typical purposes or expertise).
- The number of pages in the book — not a reliable clue to purpose.
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