Which does the phrase author's purpose describe? (1 point)

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

The way an author feels about the topic of the text.

The reason an author writes a text.

It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text.

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

In an informational text, which is an author's point of view? (1 point)

• the reason an author writes a text
• the way an author feels about the topic of the text
• the exact vocabulary an author uses to convey information
• the narrator of a text

Why is it important to evaluate the author's purpose when reading an informational text? (1 point)

• 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? (1 point)

• Ask yourself, "What does the author want me to think about this topic?"
• Ask yourself, "When did the author publish this text?"
• Ask yourself, "Who are the author's sources?"
• Ask yourself, "Where is the author from?"