Purpose and Perspective

Multiple Choice

I don't like walking down dark alleys alone.
From which point of view is this sentence written?

• first person 
• second person 
• third person 

Multiple Choice

When an author writes a narrative from a first-person point of view, what is the most likely effect on the reader?

• The reader gains an objective understanding of all characters

• The reader experiences the story through the narrator's personal perspective

• The reader is distanced from the emotional aspects of the story

• The reader receives a comprehensive overview of the plot

Multiple Choice

"As Taylor Swift looked into the crowd, her palms became sweaty, and her heart raced. Even though this is what she did for a living, she was still nervous every time she took the stage."

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

Multiple Choice

Q. Which point of view is the narrator "all - knowing" on the thoughts and feelings of more than two character?

• First person

• Third person limited

• Third person objective

• Third person omniscient

Think of a well-known show or film, and imagine how different it would be if told from the perspective of another character.

​What if Encanto was told from Bruno's point of view?

​How might Squidward's perspective change the tone of the TV show?

​Would you watch a film that showed Thanos' point of view?

Multiple Choice

"Some people are afraid of bees, but without these insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees are attracted to flowers by the pollen, which sticks to their feet. Bees then leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they visit. This helps plants reproduce!"

What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

• The author views bees as pests.

• The author views bees as helpful.

• The author has a negative view of bees.

• The author feels neutral about bees.

Based on their clear perspective, what is the author's purpose?

"Some people are afraid of bees, but without these insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees are attracted to flowers by the pollen, which sticks to their feet. Bees then leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they visit. This helps plants reproduce!"

Multiple Choice

What is the author's most likely purpose in the excerpt about bees?

• To persuade the reader to like bees.

• To explain how bees are helpful.

• To entertain the reader with interesting facts.

Multiple Choice

What is author's purpose?

• What an author thinks, feels, or believes about a topic.

• The author's opinion about the topic.

• The main reason the author writes the text.

• When the author clearly favors one side over the other.

Categorize

Options (6)

News Article

Campaign Ad

Product Commercial

Cartoons

Suspense Novel

Research Paper

Organize the examples under the correct PURPOSE.

Inform

Entertain

Persuade

Multiple Choice

Nothing is more effective in putting a stop to neighborhood crime than the neighborhood watch. All you have to do is pay attention. If you are looking out your front window and you see something suspicious, like a person crawling through a neighbor's window, call the police. If each house on the block participates, over 100 eyes would be watching the block at all times, much better than any police department can do. So, pay attention, and together, we can put a stop to neighborhood crime.

Which of the following BEST describes the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?

• to inform the reader about the problem of crime

• to entertain with a story about a neighborhood crime

• to persuade the reader to help watch for crime

• to describe the benefits of a neighborhood watch

Multiple Choice

"When students wear uniforms to school, an interesting benefit takes place. They no longer stand out based on their clothing. So, they learn how to stand out in other ways. They focus on classwork and learning. Students soon learn to value achievement more than appearance."

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

• to inform readers that school uniforms will soon be required

• to argue readers that school uniforms are beneficial

• to argue that uniforms have a negative effect

• to entertain readers with ideas about school uniforms

Multiple Choice

Giving makes you happy and healthy. According to a study conducted by the National Institute of Health, interesting things happen when people give to charity. A part of the brain associated with pleasure is activated. giving also releases endorphins, producing a feeling of happiness. Giving is also linked to good health. This is probably because generous people enjoy decreased stress.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

• to instruct readers on how to avoid stress

• to entertain readers with stories of giving

• to convince reader to give money to the National Institute of Health

• to inform readers of the benefits of giving

Multiple Choice

When he was 12 years old, Tom loved nothing better than to build models. Models of planes or ships were the most challenging to build. One summer, the young boy spent every evening working on his model of the Star Ship Enterprise, from the original Star Trek TV series. Instead of playing with his friends, Tom sat at his desk, carefully gluing the tiny plastic pieces in place. When the model was done and mounted on a platform, that starship was perfect. The model even had engine lights that worked! Tom felt so proud. To him, there was nothing like building something with his own two hands.

Which of these sentences from the passage helps the reader identify the point of view?

• To him, there was nothing like building something with his own two hands.

• When the model was done and mounted on a platform, that starship was perfect.

• Models of planes or ships were the most challenging to build

• The model even had engine lights that worked!

Multiple Choice

My head felt heavy, and I wanted to lay it down. My eyelids drooped, and I almost dropped my pencil. One of my friends dropped her notebook loudly, and we all turned to look. I didn't do my homework, so I was a little confused about the lesson and stopped paying attention years ago. I

looked outside and wished I was in one of the cars speeding by instead of this prison. The room was so boring, and the teacher's voice droned on and on. I stared at the dull gray floor tile and blackboard filled with dust. How many more hours until lunch?

How does this student's point of view affect the description of the classroom?

• The student makes it sound like an interesting place to be.

• The student makes it sound better than it is.

• The student makes it sound worse than it is.

• The student's point of view does not affect the description

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of an author when they use persuasive language in a text?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint

• To describe a process in detail

Multiple Choice

Did you know that running the water while brushing your teeth wastes one and a half gallons every minute? If you brush for the dentist-recommended four minutes, this ends up being a full six gallons. Saving water in our community is essential. There are many things that the average person can do to help. The next time you brush, help Mother Nature by turning off the water. Every little bit helps.

Which of these sentences BEST shows the author's main purpose?

• "Every little bit helps."

• "The next time you brush, help out Mother Nature by turning off the water."

• "If you brush for the dentist-recommended four minutes, this ends up being a full six gallons."

• "There are many things that the average person can do to help."

Poll

How well do you understand purpose and perspective in writing?

• I need more practice.

• I understand these somewhat.

• I understand these concepts well!