Exploring the Author's Perspective in Literature

What is one way authors reveal their perspective on a topic?

• Including many statistics

• Choosing specific words

• Using complex sentence structures

• Writing in first person

When studying an author's perspective, what should you ask about the source?

• Does the source include images?

• Is the source written in a formal tone?

• How long is the source?

• What is the source's point of view on the topic?

Why is it important to know the point of view of the source?

• To find grammatical errors

• To identify the author's perspective

• To understand the length of the article

• To check the publication date

In the spy article, which word was used to immediately catch the reader's attention?

• Stalked

• Allowed

• Attention

• Shoppers

What effect does the word 'spied' have on the reader in the spy article?

• It makes the reader feel indifferent

• It makes the reader curious

• It makes the reader feel happy

• It makes the reader feel safe

Which word in the spy article suggests a negative connotation about being watched?

• Gathering

• Privacy

• Surveillance

• Data

What is the purpose of using bold vocabulary words in the spy article?

• To confuse the reader

• To emphasize the author's perspective

• To increase the word count

• To make the text look attractive

What should students do after re-reading the sugary drinks article?

• Write a summary of the article

• Make a list of word choices that reveal the author's perspective

• Draw a diagram

• Create a presentation

What is the final task for students before the debates start?

• Read a book

• Create a poster

• Review the rubric and make necessary revisions

• Write a new article

Why is it important to revise your debate with specific word choices?

• To make the debate longer

• To push the audience to think one way

• To use more complex vocabulary

• To include more statistics