Author's Purpose/POV/Perspective

In order to find the author's purpose it can be directly stated in the article or the reader will have to infer the author's purpose by analyzing the content of the article.

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

• inform
• entertain
• persuade

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

• inform
• entertain
• persuade

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

• inform
• entertain
• persuade

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

• inform
• entertain
• persuade

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It's no surprise that exercise enhances energy. The physical challenge primes your body. Blood sugar is more readily converted to fuel. Greater amounts of oxygen are supplied to your cells. Fight-or-flight hormones are released. Instead of leaving you depleted, exercise invigorates. One way to get the body going is an early morning or late afternoon exercise routine. It's perfect for a pick-me-up.

What is the Author's Perspective about exercise?

• Although beneficial, exercise can be dangerous
• The author is a fitness instructor
• You only need to exercise to get fit.
• Exercise is an essential way to enhance your energy level.

“A dare is a dare,” Ben heard his friend Tony say behind him as he walked up the creaking steps.
The October wind started blowing harder the closer Ben got to the front door. Old, grey wood covered in spider webs surrounded him.
There’s no way out this now, he thought. Why did I make up that story in the first place?
“Come on, man!” Tony called to Ben. “I don’t have all day!”
Ben glanced down at the rusted, metal door handle. He could see teeny bumps covering his skin like the chicken he sometimes saw his mom making for dinner.
He closed his eyes, grabbed the cold, metal handle, and pushed the door open.
The author focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character. By doing so, the author helps the reader understand

• what makes Tony send Ben to the old house
• what Tony thinks about Ben’s adventure.
• how Ben feels about making up a story.
• how the abandoned house seems to Tony

What is the author's perspective on school uniforms?
A shirt, tie and blazer may not be the ingredients for my favorite outfit, but if I were given the choice, I wouldn't throw away the idea of school uniform. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student.

• She thinks they aren't the best but they give students pride and are important.
• She doesn't care about school uniforms.
• She thinks every school in America should wear a uniform to school.
• She thinks they are the worst thing ever and students should be able to wear what they want to school.

What is the author's perspective of the movie "Hidden Figures"?
This film has great acting and brings to light history of our space program that I had never been made aware of. Not only does it show how African American women contributed to mathematics but also to computer science and engineering!! Great movie and should be required viewing in every school!

• She thinks it was a horrible movie and a waster of money
• She thinks it was boring and not worth going to the theater
• She thinks it was great and taught viewers about who made an impact in the space program
• She thinks it was alright and somewhat entertaining

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."-Maya Angelou
What is the perspective of this quotation?

• To persuade the listener to be a nice person and say nice things
• To inspire the listener with her words
• To create an atmosphere for change
• To remind the listener to notice how they are making other people fee