Author's Purpose and POV Vocabulary

What is the author's purpose?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To inform the reader about a topic.

• The main reason the author writes the text.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

What is a common purpose of narrative text?

• To inform the reader about facts.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

• To entertain and engage the reader.

• To provide a summary of events.

What is an example of a persuasive text?

• A news report

• An advertisement or an opinion editorial.

• A scientific research paper

• A historical biography

What is bias?

• A tendency to favor one side over another.

• An objective analysis of all sides.

• A method of gathering data without prejudice.

• A neutral stance on controversial issues.

What is a key characteristic of nonfiction text?

• It is based on facts and real events.

• It is entirely fictional and imaginative.

• It includes made-up characters and stories.

• It is primarily focused on entertainment.

What is explanatory text?

• Text that the author writes in order to provide the reader with step-by-step method or process.

• A type of narrative that tells a story.

• A summary of the main points of a text.

• A persuasive piece aimed at convincing the reader.

What is the role of the reader in understanding bias?

• The reader must accept the text at face value.

• The reader must critically evaluate the text to identify any bias.

• The reader should ignore any emotional language.

• The reader's role is to summarize the text.

What does it mean for an author to have a point of view (POV)?

• It refers to the author's perspective or opinion on a topic.

• It is the author's ability to write in different styles.

• It indicates the author's popularity among readers.

• It describes the author's writing process and techniques.

What is a strategy for identifying an author's bias?

• Look for language that suggests favoritism or strong opinions.

• Analyze the author's background and experiences.

• Consider the publication date of the work.

• Evaluate the length of the text and its complexity.

What is persuasive text?

• Text that the author writes in order to get the reader to support their position.

• A type of text that provides information without bias.

• Text that is meant to entertain the reader with stories.

• A form of text that describes events in chronological order.