Author's Purpose Quick Check

Question

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Question
How can you determine what an author’s point of view is?(1 point)
Responses

Ask yourself, “Where is the author from?”
Ask yourself, “Where is the author from?”

Ask yourself, “When did the author publish this text?”
Ask yourself, “When did the author publish this text?”

Ask yourself, “What does the author want me to think about this topic?”
Ask yourself, “What does the author want me to think about this topic?”

Ask yourself, “Who are the author’s sources?”

Answer 1

The best response to determine an author’s point of view is:

Ask yourself, “What does the author want me to think about this topic?”

This question directly addresses the author's intentions and perspective, which is key to understanding their point of view.