Analyzing Perspectives in Texts

Which of the following best describes how an author's personal experiences can influence the perspective presented in a text?

• By ensuring the text is free from any bias

• By shaping the themes and viewpoints expressed in the text

• By making the text entirely fictional

• By limiting the vocabulary used in the text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

A student reads two articles about climate change: one written by a scientist and one by a politician. How might the authors' perspectives influence the content of their articles?

• Both articles will have identical content

• The scientist may focus on data and research, while the politician may focus on policy and public opinion

• The politician will use more scientific terminology

• The scientist will avoid using any evidence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

A writer wants to persuade readers to support a new school policy. Which combination of argumentative techniques would be most effective?

• Using emotional appeals and providing credible evidence

• Ignoring counterarguments and using only personal opinions

• Relying solely on humor

• Presenting unrelated statistics

You are researching the impact of social media on teenagers. Which of the following best demonstrates the use of credible sources to support your analysis?

• Citing peer-reviewed journal articles and official reports

• Using anonymous blog posts

• Referring to personal anecdotes only

• Quoting fictional stories

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

When evaluating sources for a research project, which question is most important to consider?

• Is the source recent and written by an expert in the field?

• Does the source have colorful images?

• Is the source easy to read?

• Does the source have a catchy title?

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9