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Author's purpose - Coggle Diagram
Author's purpose
Divided into
Purpose vs. Main point
Aligns with
The golden rule: Purpose is an action
Strategies for finding the purpose
which are
Look for " old idea vs. new Idea"
Analyze the tone and word choice
Examine the types of evidence
The four main categories of purpose
which are
To inform / explain
To persuade / argue
To describe / evoke
To entertain
Avoiding common purpose traps
Includes
Too broad
Too narrow
Confusing the subject with the purpose
Incorrect verb
Core strategies for identification
Involves
Ask " what is the author doing?"
Analyze verb choices in answer options
Consider the main point
Constructing a well-reasoned argument
requires
Stating your claim clearly
Providing supporting textual details
Explaining the connections