DOL 3/19

Which of the follow are an example of text structure?

• bias

• bolded words

• cause and effect

• description

What is the first step in finding an author's point of view and purpose?

• Determine the text structure

• Actively read and highlight the text

• Use the text features

• Restate the question in your topic sentence

Which of the following are examples of an author's point of view in nonfiction text?

• entice, inform, persuade

• entertain, persuade, instruct

• persuade, informatory, explanatory

• entertain, informatory, persuade

Read the paragraph below and choose two options that best show the author's point of view regarding why people follow influencers.

Instagram influencer fame is not limited to celebrities and reality TV stars. Many regular people have found fame—and sometimes fortune—as well. Erica Gibbs, a thirtysomething wife and mother of three, follows dozens of fashion and lifestyle influencers on Instagram. “I buy a lot of stuff based on what these girls share. That’s how I keep up with the trends. At least I think I do,” Gibbs explains. Her favorites aren’t celebrities but rather seemingly-ordinary people like Jennifer Reed with The Sister Studio. “[I] love her style and she is so down to earth. And she shares affordable stuff. And she’ll tell you if she doesn’t like something. Her stories are hilarious!” Gibbs says she also enjoys posts by Brittany Garcia because “she’s more my size.”

• People follow influencers because they like their style.

• People follow influencers as a way to keep up with what’s trendy.

• People follow influencers because they like the companies they advertise for.

• People follow influencers because they are well-liked celebrities.

Read the paragraph below and choose two options that best show the author's point of view regarding what should be done regarding advertisement.

The rise of this new form of advertisement has led to new challenges for our society. Influencers can cause businesses to run into legal problems. The Federal Trade Commission, a government organization that makes sure businesses are behaving correctly, has expressed concerns that social media influencers blur the line between advertisement and deception. Officials are concerned that it is not always clear when an influencer is being paid to advertise a product, which is not fair to the public. Some people might think the influencer is just sharing the product because they like it, not understanding that it is a business deal. They also worry that influencers might tell the public inaccurate or even dangerous information about a product. They have started sending warning letters to influencers telling them to make it very clear when they are advertising.

• Followers should be wary of posts by influencers and consider their intentions.

• When influencers go rogue, businesses are to blame.

• Influencers can’t be held liable when they break laws while advertising for companies who hire them.

• Businesses should take care to ensure the influencers they hire are following important guidelines and protocols when advertising.

When an author writes a biography about a historical figure, what is most likely the author's purpose?

• To entertain readers with fictional tales.

• To inform readers about the life and achievements of the person.

• To persuade readers to adopt a certain viewpoint about the historical figure.

• To describe the author's personal experiences.

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In a debate article where the author argues that "online education is more effective than traditional schooling," what is the author's purpose?

• To entertain readers with stories about online education.

• To describe the differences between online education and traditional schooling.

• To persuade readers that online education is superior.

• To inform readers about the history of online education.

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Distinguish between different author's purposes: Compare and contrast the author's purpose in a news article and a persuasive essay on the same topic.

• The author's purpose in a news article is to summarize and simplify, while the author's purpose in a persuasive essay is to present a balanced argument.

• The author's purpose in a news article is to entertain and amuse, while the author's purpose in a persuasive essay is to provide a neutral presentation of the topic.

• The author's purpose in a news article is to criticize and condemn, while the author's purpose in a persuasive essay is to confuse and mislead the reader.

• The author's purpose in a news article is to inform and report on the facts, while the author's purpose in a persuasive essay is to persuade and convince the reader to take a specific action or adopt a particular viewpoint.

Evaluate the impact of point of view on the text: How does the author's point of view influence the reader's understanding of the story?

• The author's point of view has no impact on the reader's understanding

• The author's point of view can influence the reader's understanding by shaping the narrative, emphasizing certain details, and presenting biased or subjective perspectives.

• The author's point of view only influences the characters in the story

• The author's point of view is always objective and unbiased

Identify the elements of plot in the short story provided.

• Introduction, Conflict, Turning Point, Conclusion, Denouement

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Beginning, Climax, Falling, Conclusion, Wrap-up

• Introduction, Climax, Conclusion, Sequel, Denouement