Author's Purpose Quick Check

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Which does the phrase author's purpose describe?(1 point)
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a thesis statement that makes a claim
a thesis statement that makes a claim

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

the reason an author writes a text
the reason an author writes a text

the evidence an author gives to support his or her claim
the evidence an author gives to support his or her claim
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The correct answer is: the way an author feels about the topic of the text.

The correct answer is: the reason an author writes a text.

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

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the reason an author writes a text
the reason an author writes a text

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

the narrator of a text
the narrator of a text

the exact vocabulary an author uses to convey information

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

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It can suggest how the reader should feel about the information in the text.
It can suggest how the reader should feel about the information in the text.

It can explain what the author’s opinion is on the information presented.
It can explain what the author’s opinion is on the information presented.

It can highlight the qualifications a writer has in a certain field.
It can highlight the qualifications a writer has in a certain field.

It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text.
It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text.
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The correct answer is: It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text.

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Yes, that is the correct answer. Evaluating the author's purpose can help readers understand the intended message or lesson that the author wants to convey through the text. It can help readers discern the main ideas and the overall meaning of the text.