Purpose and Perspective Analysis Quiz

What is an author’s purpose?

• To entertain readers

• The reason an author writes a work

• The genre of the writing

• The author's favorite topic

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best defines perspective in writing?

• The author's main argument

• The point of view or attitude toward a topic

• The structure of the text

• The emotions expressed in the writing

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does diction affect an author’s voice?

• It has no impact on voice

• It determines the genre of the text

• It influences the tone and mood of the writing

• It only affects the length of sentences

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the role of syntax in establishing an author’s tone?

• To confuse the reader

• To arrange words in a specific way to convey meaning

• To provide definitions

• To list main ideas

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why is understanding an author’s purpose important for readers?

• It helps them enjoy the story

• It allows them to analyze the effectiveness of the writing

• It gives them a summary of the text

• It helps them memorize facts

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

A teacher is writing a nonfiction book about climate change. Based on what you learned about purpose and perspective, what could be two reasons for writing this book?

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

A journalist is reporting on a local event. How might their diction influence the way readers perceive the event?

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

An author decides to write about their experience with volunteering. What perspective might they bring to the topic, and how could that affect their writing?

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Explain how understanding an author’s purpose can enhance a reader's comprehension of a text. Use specific strategies readers can employ to identify purpose.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6