Author's Purpose, POV, and Perspective

What is the author's point of view (select two)?

• What an author thinks, feels, or believes about a topic.

• The author's opinion about the topic.

• The main reason the author writes the text.

• When the author clearly favors one side over the other.

What is the author's purpose?

• What an author thinks, feels, or believes about a topic.

• The author's opinion about the topic.

• The main reason the author writes the text.

• When the author clearly favors one side over the other.

Did you know that running the water while brushing your teeth wastes one and a half gallons every minute? If you brush for the dentist-recommended four minutes, this ends up being a full six gallons. Saving water in our community is essential. There are many things that the average person can do to help. The next time you brush, help Mother Nature by turning off the water. Every little bit helps.

Which of these sentences best shows the author's main purpose?

• "Every little bit helps."

• "The next time you brush, help out Mother Nature by turning off the water."

• "If you brush for the dentist-recommended four minutes, this ends up being a full six gallons."

• "There are many things that the average person can do to help."

Nothing is more effective in putting a stop to neighborhood crime than the neighborhood watch. All you have to do is pay attention. If you are looking out your front window and you see something suspicious, like a person crawling through a neighbor's window, call the police. If each house on the block participates, over 100 eyes would be watching the block at all times, much better than any police department can do. So, pay attention, and together, we can put a stop to neighborhood crime.

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?

• to inform the reader about the problem of crime

• to entertain with a story about a neighborhood crime

• to persuade the reader to help watch for crime

• to describe the benefits of a neighborhood watch

What is the primary purpose of an author when they use persuasive language in a text?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint

• To describe a process in detail

When an author writes a narrative from a first-person point of view, what is the most likely effect on the reader?

• The reader gains an objective understanding of all characters

• The reader experiences the story through the narrator's personal perspective

• The reader is distanced from the emotional aspects of the story

• The reader receives a comprehensive overview of the plot

An author writes an article about climate change using scientific data and expert opinions. What is the author's likely purpose?

• To entertain the audience with fictional stories

• To inform the audience about the seriousness of climate change

• To persuade the audience to ignore climate change

• To describe the history of climate change

Consider an author who writes a satirical piece about political events. What is the author's likely purpose?

• To inform the audience with unbiased facts

• To entertain the audience while critiquing political events

• To confuse the audience with complex political jargon

• To describe political events in a neutral tone

An author writes a memoir detailing their personal experiences during a historical event. What is the author's primary purpose?

• To entertain with fictional elements

• To persuade the reader to adopt a specific viewpoint

• To inform and provide a personal perspective on historical events

• To describe unrelated events in a chronological order

An author writes a scientific article using technical jargon and detailed explanations. What is the author's primary purpose?

• To entertain with a fictional narrative

• To persuade the reader to adopt a new lifestyle

• To inform and educate the reader about scientific concepts

• To confuse the reader with complex language