Author's Point of View

When an author writes to inform or teach the reader about a topic, what is the author's purpose?

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

• To argue

Answer explanation

The author's purpose when writing to inform or teach the reader about a topic is to inform, not to persuade, entertain, or argue.

If an author writes a story from the first-person point of view, which pronoun is primarily used?

• He/She

• They

• I/We

• You

Answer explanation

When an author writes a story from the first-person point of view, the pronouns 'I' and 'We' are primarily used to narrate the story from the perspective of the main character.

What does it mean to infer the author's perspective?

• To guess what the author believes

• To know the author's personal life

• To understand the author's beliefs or opinions based on the text

• To read the author's mind

Answer explanation

To infer the author's perspective means to understand the author's beliefs or opinions based on the text.

When an author writes a text to make the reader laugh or feel joy, what is the author's purpose?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To argue

Answer explanation

The author's purpose when writing a text to make the reader laugh or feel joy is to entertain, not to inform, persuade, or argue.

Which of the following best describes an author's point of view?

• The main idea of the text

• The author's attitude toward the subject

• The sequence of events in a story

• The moral or lesson of the story

Answer explanation

The author's point of view refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, making it the best description among the options provided.

How can you identify an author's purpose in a text?

• By looking at the genre of the text

• By examining the text's structure

• By analyzing the language and content

• By counting the number of pages

Answer explanation

The correct way to identify an author's purpose in a text is by analyzing the language and content, as they provide insights into the author's intentions and goals.

If an author's point of view is opposed to your own, what is a critical skill to use when reading their work?

• Ignoring the text

• Agreeing with everything to avoid conflict

• Evaluating the arguments and evidence presented

• Focusing only on the flaws in their viewpoint

Answer explanation

Evaluating the arguments and evidence presented is crucial when an author's point of view opposes your own, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of their perspective.

When an author uses the third-person omniscient point of view, what does this mean?

• The story is told by one of the characters

• The narrator knows only what one character knows

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters

• The story is told directly to the reader

Answer explanation

In third-person omniscient point of view, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a broad perspective on the story.

What is the author's purpose if the text is a persuasive essay?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

Answer explanation

The author's purpose in a persuasive essay is to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or argument, making 'To persuade' the correct choice.

Identifying bias in a text helps to understand the author's:

• Grammar

• Perspective

• Vocabulary

• Punctuation

Answer explanation

Identifying bias in a text helps to understand the author's perspective.