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Why is it important to consider an author's reasons for writing before you evaluate a text?

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Because it helps you find the reason for the plot, setting, characters, etc

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Understanding the author's reasons helps readers understand what a text is about. It guides us in taking a stance as readers. Identifying the author's purpose also helps us recognize the techniques the writer has used to achieve that purpose: word choice, style, tone, and, of course, content.

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