Which does the phrase "author's purpose" describe?

Question

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the way an author feels about the topic of the text
the reason an author writes a text
a thesis statement that makes a claim
the evidence an author gives to support his or her claim
In an informational text, which is an author's point of view?
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the exact vocabulary an author uses to convey information
the reason an author writes a text
the narrator of a text
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?
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It can explain what the author's opinion is on the information presented
It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text
It can suggest how the reader should feel about the information in the text
It can highlight the qualifications a writer has in a certain field.
How can you determine what an author's point of view is?
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Ask yourself, "Who are the author's sources?"
Ask yourself, "Where is the author from?"
Ask yourself. "When did the author publish this text?"
Ask yourself, "What does the author want me to think about this topic?"

Answer 1

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

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

3. It's important to evaluate the author's purpose when reading an informational text because it can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text.

4. You can determine what an author's point of view is by asking yourself, "What does the author want me to think about this topic?"