Author’s Point of View

The video tutorial explains the importance of understanding an author's point of view in informational texts. It distinguishes between texts meant to inform and those meant to persuade, such as advertisements, reviews, and editorials. Two examples are provided: one with a positive view on a new shopping center and another with a negative view on the same development. The tutorial emphasizes how an author's feelings can shape their writing and influence readers.

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

• To provide fictional stories

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader with facts

Which of the following is NOT a type of persuasive writing?

• Advertisements

• Reviews

• Editorials

• Scientific reports

What is the main goal of advertisements?

• To encourage people to buy or support something

• To provide historical facts

• To tell a fictional story

• To criticize a product

In the example of the shopping center, what is the author's point of view?

• Neutral

• Negative

• Positive

• Indifferent

What concern does Jonas Benton express in his letter?

• The shopping center will be too expensive

• The park is important for the community and environment

• The park is not used by many people

• The shopping center will not have enough stores