Author's Viewpoint

What is a persuasive text?

• A type of writing that aims to entertain the reader.

• A type of writing that aims to inform the reader about facts.

• A type of writing that aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take a specific action.

• A type of writing that aims to describe a scene or event.

What is an author's viewpoint?

• An author's viewpoint is their opinion or perspective on a particular topic or issue, expressed through their writing.

• An author's viewpoint is the main character's perspective in a story.

• An author's viewpoint is the setting of the story and its influence on the plot.

• An author's viewpoint is the summary of the book's content.

What role does evidence play in supporting an author's viewpoint?

• Evidence is irrelevant to an author's viewpoint.

• Evidence helps to strengthen an author's viewpoint and make it more convincing.

• Evidence only serves to confuse the reader.

• Evidence is only necessary in scientific writing.

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text's themes and characters.

• A brief restatement of the main ideas or points of a text, often used to convey the author's viewpoint in a concise manner.

• A personal opinion about a text's content.

• A lengthy description of the text's background and context.

Why is it important to understand an author's viewpoint?

• It helps readers memorize the text better.

• It allows readers to recognize bias and form their own opinions.

• It makes the text more entertaining to read.

• It ensures that readers agree with the author.

Give an example of a sentence that expresses an author's viewpoint.

• "We should definitely get more bike racks at school."

• "The sky is blue on a clear day."

• "Cats are better pets than dogs."

• "Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius."

What type of language might indicate an author's viewpoint?

• Words like 'should', 'must', 'believe', and 'prefer'

• Words that are purely descriptive

• Words that are technical and jargon-heavy

• Words that are neutral and objective

Why might an author choose to express their viewpoint in a specific way?

• To entertain the audience with humor

• To resonate with their audience, persuade them, or provoke thought

• To confuse the readers and create ambiguity

• To follow a strict academic format

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To summarize the entire essay in one sentence.

• To present the main argument or viewpoint of a piece of writing, guiding the reader on what to expect.

• To provide a list of references used in the writing.

• To introduce the topic without stating a specific position.

How can context affect an author's viewpoint?

• Context can influence how an author expresses their viewpoint, including their background, the time period, and the audience.

• Context has no effect on an author's viewpoint.

• Context only affects the audience's understanding, not the author's expression.

• Context is irrelevant to the author's background and time period.