Author's Point of View

Which definition best matches the literary vocabulary term, author's point-of-view?

• The font size used in a story.

• The way an author thinks or feels about a topic.

• The color choice of a book cover that was chosen by the author.

• The number of chapters the author chooses to write for a novel.

Which definition best matches the literary term, bias?

• To be for or against a specific side, topic or idea

• The opposite of prejudice
• A type of literary genre for reading and writing.

• Unbiased and fair assessment

Which is an example of a person who has bias towards free college?

• A retired person who never attended college and doesn't see the value in free tuition.
• A high school student who plans to attend a private college and doesn't think free tuition is fair.
• A college student who benefits from free tuition and wants to continue receiving it.
• A college professor who believes that free tuition devalues the education system.

Which is an example of a person who has a bias towards banning violent videogames?

• A child who enjoys playing violent video games and doesn't want them to be banned
• A parent who believes that violent video games have a negative impact on children and should be banned.
• A game developer who profits from creating violent video games
• A psychologist who has conducted research showing no link between violent video games and real-life aggression

What is the author's point of view or perspective presented in the passage?

• Negative perspective on AI

• Neutral perspective on AI

• Positive perspective on AI

• Critical perspective on AI

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Understanding different points of view

What is the counter-argument mentioned in the passage regarding AI?

• The fear of endless possibilities

• The fear of privacy risks and endless possibilities

• The fear of job loss

• The fear of physical harm

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Evaluating claims and arguments

Evaluate the whole article, which 3 topics or claims supports the author's point of view about the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

• AI can improve health and the standard of living for society.

• AI poses endless amount of dangers and risks to the people engaging with the technology.

• It can improve the life and accessibility for people with disabilities.

• AI can improve safety at the workplace.

• It can lead to the downfall of education and society.

Answer explanation

Look at the topic sentence or the first sentence in the first 3 body paragraphs or look for the thesis statement at the end of the intro to figure out what the supporting claims for the author's point of view.

Match the following pairs, which evidence would best support the claim from the previous article.

• AI technology has the potential to create more inclusive and accessible environments for people with disabilities.

• Claim: AI is good for society because it can improve accessibility for the disabled.

• AI can be used to predict and prevent workplace accidents, making work environments safer for everyone.

• Claim: AI is good for society because it can improve workplace safety.

• Studies have shown that AI can lead to better healthcare outcomes and improved quality of life.

• Claim: AI is good for society because it can improve our health and standard of living.

Which answer best describes the author's point of view in this passage?

• The author's point of view in the passage is to argue the importance on why college should not be athletes to be paid.

• The author's point of view in the passage is to emphasize the benefits of air pollution.
• The author's point of view in the passage is to promote fast food consumption.
• The author's point of view in the passage is to advocate for deforestation.
• The author's point of view in the passage is to argue the importance on why college athletes to be paid.

What is the main viewpoint presented in the passage?

• College athletes should not be paid

• College athletes should be paid for their effort

• College athletes should only receive better education

• College athletes should focus on their sport and not worry about education

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Understanding different points of view