Author's Perspective Vocabulary

All authors can have a _______ perspective.

• bad

• great

• similar

• different

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Describe how knowing the author's perspective will help your reading comprehension.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What tool does an author use to express their feelings about a given topic?

• rhythm

• word choice/vocabulary

• quotes

• microphone

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

An author's perspective often includes a bit of their _________.

• opinions

• doubts

• stories

• encouragement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which word best describes an author's perspective that is biased?

• Neutral

• Objective

• Subjective

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the term for the author's attitude toward the subject they are writing about?

• Tone

• Mood

• Theme

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How can an author's perspective influence the way a story is told?

• It changes the plot

• It affects the narrative style

• It alters the characters

• It modifies the setting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining an author's perspective?

• Cultural background

• Personal experiences

• Reader's opinion

• Historical context

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does it mean if an author writes with a 'detached' perspective?

• They are emotionally involved

• They are unbiased and objective

• They are using first-person narration

• They are focusing on dialogue

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which vocabulary word refers to the author's choice of words to convey their perspective?

• Syntax

• Diction

• Grammar

• Punctuation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D