Author's point of view and purpose

The author most likely wrote this article to...

• persuade people to watch or read the horror genre

• encourage people to analyze horror plots and how they are created

• compare the most famous horror characters in history

• provide information about popular horror stories from a long time ago

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What is the author's point of view on school uniforms?
A shirt, tie and blazer may not be the ingredients for my favourite 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.

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What is the author's point of view here...

"Many people eat fast food, especially when they are in a hurry. However, fast food is unhealthy. Many restaurants fry their food in grease, and do not offer fresh food on their menu."

• eating fast food is a good choice

• fast food should be avoided

• fast food is healthy food choice

• fast food tastes great

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A blogger writes a post about the benefits of meditation for mental health. What can you infer about the blogger's perspective on wellness?

• Meditation has no real benefits for mental health.

• Physical exercise is the only way to improve mental health.

• Meditation is a key component of a holistic approach to wellness.

• Wellness can only be achieved through medical intervention.

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What is most likely the author’s purpose for writing an article in a scientific journal?

• To persuade readers to adopt a new way of thinking

• To entertain readers with an interesting story

• To explain details about his or her personal life

• To inform readers about a complex concept

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Which sentence in the passage contains the author's viewpoint?

1 Most banks offer savings accounts for adults, families, and children. 2 All young people should open their own savings accounts. 3 When you keep money in a savings account, you earn interest. 4 Interest is extra money the bank gives you for just keeping your money with them.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What is authors purpose

• The reason the author is writing

• The authors purpose is life

• The reason why the author hates writing

• The author explaining why they robbed a bank

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Author’s Purpose

• the primary claim that the author is trying to communicate

• acknowledging and responding to the argument of an opposing side

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Which could you use to Persuade somebody?

• A news article
•  A poem
• A cookbook
• An advertisement

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The author's purpose is

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

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