Evaluate the effectiveness of an author's style that heavily uses sarcasm to critique modern societal norms. What impact might this style have on the reader?

It could engage readers with humor while provoking thought.

It may alienate readers who are in favor of the norms.

It might confuse readers unfamiliar with sarcasm.

It will likely be taken literally, missing the critique.

Which of the following can help you identify an author's point of view? Select all that apply.

recognizing the tone the author used

understanding the author's purpose

If the author's tone in a text is emotional and passionate, what is their likely purpose?

To persuade the reader emotionally

To inform the reader objectively

The definition of author's style is...

a writer's unique way of communicating ideas using word choice, sentence structure, imagery, point of view, voice, and tone.

a writer's attitude toward his or her subject such as serious, humorous, sarcastic, and respectful.

giving human qualities to an animal, object, phenomenon, idea, or anything that is not specifically human.

a form of language that is spoken in a particular region by people who live there.

Which of the following best describes the author's use of language to create imagery?

A) Using descriptive words to paint a picture in the reader's mind

B) Providing statistical data to support an argument

C) Listing facts in a straightforward manner

D) Using technical jargon to explain a concept

How does an author's choice of words affect the tone of a text?

B) It influences the reader's emotional response

A) It determines the factual accuracy of the text

D) It provides a summary of the text

What is the primary purpose of an author using rhetorical questions in a text?

B) To engage the reader and provoke thought

A) To provide answers to complex questions

C) To summarize the main points

In literary analysis, what does the term 'diction' refer to?

A) The author's choice of words and style of expression

B) The plot structure of the story

C) The historical context of the text

What effect does the use of similes have on a reader's understanding of a text?

B) It creates a vivid comparison to enhance understanding

A) It makes the text more factual

D) It provides statistical evidence

How can an author's use of language reveal their attitude towards a subject?

B) By employing specific word choices and tone

A) Through the use of neutral and unbiased language

C) By listing factual information

D) Through the use of complex sentence structures

What is the impact of using formal language in a text?

B) It conveys a sense of professionalism and authority

A) It makes the text more accessible to all readers

Why might an author choose to use colloquial language in their writing?

C) To make the text relatable and engaging

D) To provide technical explanations

What is the role of tone in a literary work?

B) To express the author's attitude and evoke emotions

A) To provide factual information

Author's Use of Language

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

_________________ can help determine the author's perspective.

Tone

Text features

Word choice

All of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can readers determine the author's perspective?

Look at the LANGUAGE the author uses. Is there any extreme language or are there extreme thoughts?

Look for bias: Does the author take a side?

Use process of elimination

Look at the author’s purpose. WHY did the author write the text?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select TWO ways to determine the author's purpose.

Ask yourself: What is the author’s point of view? How do they FEEL about what they wrote?

Ask yourself: What is the genre; what kind of text is this?

Write Mrs. Patterson a poem about her great beauty.

Who is the intended audience? Who is the author writing for?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is tone?

The reason for writing a text.

Writer's opinions about the topic.

A writer's attitude toward a subject/topic they're writing about.

How the author views the topic.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In which subtopic would the author's use of formal, academic language be placed?

Grammar and punctuation

Language and style

Character development

Plot and setting

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a key language choice that authors may use to enhance their message?

Metaphors and similes

Statistics and data

Rhetorical questions

Slang and jargon

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The author says that J. Bruce Ismay “was savaged by the media and the general public for climbing into a lifeboat and saving himself.” She uses the word savaged to convey

the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic.

Ismay’s luck at being saved.

Ismay’s selfishness in taking a spot in the lifeboat

the fierceness of the media attack.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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_________________ can help determine the author's perspective.

How can readers determine the author's perspective?

Select TWO ways to determine the author's purpose.

What is tone?

In which subtopic would the author's use of formal, academic language be placed?

Which of the following is NOT a key language choice that authors may use to enhance their message?

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