Author's Purpose and Viewpoint

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

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

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

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The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level.

Which two sentences from the passage tell us that the author had a negative viewpoint?

• The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call.

• The United States has a serious coyote problem!

• Enough is enough.

• Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs.

Every creature on Earth deserves a chance at life. Unfortunately, many animals do not have a loving, caring place to call home. Although their original owners may not want them, a new home will make all the difference in the world. A snuggly, warm kitten or a friendly, active dog could be just the touch to make your house a home. These wonderful animals make great companions and ask little in return. You should open your heart and your home to these beautiful little rays of sunshine. You will not regret it.

Which words reveal the writer's positive bias?

• "wonderful," "snuggly," and "beautiful"

• "chance," "original," and "difference"

• "home," "rays," and "Unfortunately"

• "creature," "Earth," and "companions"

Cruise ships might be a fun way to take a vacation, but they do far too much damage to the environment. The ships are harmful to marine life. Research suggests that cruise ships produce more than three times the amount of CO2 that airplanes do. Furthermore, cruise-ship passengers do not spend enough time at a given destination to learn about its culture. Thus, the passengers do not promote local culture. The next time you want to take a vacation, try taking a train or plane to your destination instead.

The author's viewpoint is

• negative

• positive

• neutral

How do the authors' attitudes toward skateboarding differ?

• The author of passage 1 approves of skateboarding. The author of passage 2 disapproves of skateboarding.

• The author of passage 1 likes skateboarding. The author of passage 2 does not have an opinion about skateboarding.

• The author of passage 1 does not like skateboarding. The author of passage 2 likes skateboarding.

• The author of passage 1 is angry about skateboarding. The author of passage 2 is amused by skateboarding.

Landfills are overflowing with garbage created by people who are too lazy to recycle single use plastic water bottles. Those individuals should purchase refillable bottles or recycle the plastic bottles. It is easy to recycle and it is the responsible thing to do.

What is the author's viewpoint?

• The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

• The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

• The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

What about this passage tells the reader the author's viewpoint?

• The author tells how much he/she likes single-use bottled water.

• The author tells why he/she does not like single-use bottled water

• The author only tells the reader the facts of how single-use bottled water is derived.

Many people don’t like bees. However, without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers or fruits. When bees drink nectar from flowers, they carry away pollen. Bees leave the pollen on the next plant they visit. This helps create necessary new plants. What is the author’s viewpoint about bees?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral