I'm unable to access the specific passage "Indonesian Food Specialties" by Caitlyn Meagher, so I cannot provide the exact answers to your questions. However, I can help guide you on how to answer questions about text structure, author’s purpose, and point of view if you provide me with details or excerpts from the passage.
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Text Structure: You should look for keywords in the passage that indicate how it is organized. If it focuses on listing different types of Indonesian food, it might lean toward a description structure. If it compares Indonesian food to another cuisine, then compare/contrast may be the structure.
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Explanation of Text Structure: Once you've identified the text structure, relate how that structure made the content clearer or more engaging. For example, if it was descriptive, you could mention how vivid descriptions enriched your understanding of the foods.
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Author's Purpose: Consider why the author chose to write the piece. It might be to inform readers about Indonesian cuisine, to promote certain foods, or to celebrate cultural diversity.
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Author's Point of View: Identify the author's perspective on Indonesian food. You should look for language that indicates a positive or negative view and support this with examples from the text. For instance, if the author praises the flavors, state that and provide evidence from the text that expresses this admiration.
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