Analyzing the author's purpose and intentions. – A Level Japanese Edexcel Revision

Analyzing the author’s purpose and intentions.

Develop skills to identify the author’s viewpoint in the given text. It may be overtly stated, or it could be inferred from the content and tone.
Pay attention to emotive language, use of adjectives, descriptive phrases, and diction which can give clues about the author’s feelings and beliefs towards the subject.
Evaluate the effects of literary techniques used by the author, such as metaphors, similes, and imagery - they often hint at the intentions behind the writing.
Look for biases in the text. Identifying biases can often shed light on the author’s viewpoint and thus help to uncover their purpose and intention.

Familiarise with different writing intentions. Authors typically write to inform, entertain, persuade, or express personal feelings.
Observe the tone of the text - is it formal, casual, emotional, neutral? The tone often indicates the intended audience and purpose of the text.
Consider overall context and genre of the text. These elements can provide valuable clues towards understanding the writer’s purpose.

Inferring is a vital skill in understanding author’s intention. It requires you to draw conclusions based on available textual information and background knowledge.
Pay attention to what is explicitly stated, as well as what is implied. Both provide critical insights and context for understanding the author’s purpose.
Notice if the author is asking the reader to take a particular action or is trying to change readers’ minds about something, which would suggest a persuasive text.

Regularly practise analysing texts from different genres using your skills in determining the author’s perspective and intention.
Summarising each article’s purpose and author’s viewpoint in your own words can be a great way to consolidate your understanding.
Use resources such as language learning website and practice papers to hone your skills and deepen your understanding of author’s purpose and intentions.

It is key to review and revise regularly the techniques you have learned for analysing author’s purpose and intentions.
Seek feedback on your analyses from teachers, peers, and language learning platforms to keep improving your understanding.
Assess your progress periodically. Developing analytical skills is a gradual process; celebrate your small victories along the way.