Question

part 2: target skill video: author’s point of view
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directions: watch the video and then answer the question.

1. in your own words, how do you analyze an author’s point of view?

steps for analyzing author’s point of view:

1. read the title and the first few sentences. determine the author’s initial point of view by analyzing:

• anecdotes
• word choice
• figurative language
• research and statistics

1. as you continue to read, track how the author further develops their point of view.
2. determine the author’s overall purpose.

based on the authors point of view, what is their reason for writing this text?

Explanation:

The answer is derived by summarizing the three - step process provided in the "Steps for Analyzing Author’s Point of View" section. The first step focuses on the initial analysis from the title and opening, the second on tracking development during reading, and the third on identifying the overall purpose.

Answer:

To analyze an author’s point of view, first, read the title and opening sentences. Analyze elements like anecdotes, word choice, figurative language, and research in these parts to identify the initial point of view. Then, as you read on, observe how the author develops this point of view. Finally, determine the author’s overall purpose for writing the text based on their point of view.