Author's Purpose & Point of View Review

Front

A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930's.

Back

Entertain

Front

What is the point of view in the passage: "The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sounds of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds."

Back

1st person

Front

A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930's.

Back

Inform

Front

An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone.

Back

Inform

Front

An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone.

Back

Persuade

Front

A poem about why the iPhone is the greatest consumer electronic device ever made.

Back

Entertain

Front

The story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart.

Back

Entertain

Front

What point of view is used in the passage: "The green ooze dripped slowly down the steps..."?

Back

1st person

Front

A medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body.

Back

Inform

Front

What point of view is used in the passage: "If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material."?

Back

2nd person