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Author's Perspective

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Deer are beautiful creatures. 
They are so graceful to watch as 
they run through the forest.  It's 
hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
The author favors deer hunting
b)
The author thinks there are too many deer
c)
The author does not favor deer hunting
d)
The author thinks deer harm the environment
2.
Author's perspective refers to the unique combination of...
a)
ideas, values and beliefs
b)
tone, diction, and voice
c)
tone, purpose, and syntax
d)
voice, style, and imagery
3.

The author's perspective is:

a)

How the author feels about the topic he or she is writing about.

b)

The reason for writing a text.

c)

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

4.
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness 
 of humans.  Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean 
 water, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
Thea author's favorite animal is a dolphin
b)
The author thinks that humans harm dolphins
c)
The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous
d)
The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
5.

Most teens today are growing up in smaller families than before

a)

positive or favorable

b)

negative or unfavorable

c)

neural or objective

6.

This meant that the resources for further research were spent elsewhere under the assumption that the small pox disease was completely eradicated.

a)

positive or favorable

b)

negative or unfavorable

c)

neutral or objecive

7.
What is ONE definition of  POINT OF VIEW?
a)
Who is telling the story
b)
The lesson
c)
The reason why the author wrote the text
8.
I wonder who 
 invented paper plates?  He was a
 clever guy!  Imagine having to lug heavy plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
The author thinks that disposable products are harming the environment. 
b)
The author thinks that disposable products are wonderful.
9.
point of view
a)
perspective from which something is told or considered
b)
anything used to prove or disprove something
c)
to admit the existence or truth of
d)
to answer or give a reply in some way
10.

The author's perspective is:

a)

How the author feels about the topic he or she is writing about.

b)

The reason for writing a text.

c)

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

11.

_________________ can help determine the author's perspective.

a)

Tone

b)

Text features

c)

Word choice

d)

All of the above

12.
Define the Author's Purpose "to entertain".  
a)
A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject.
b)
A reading passage that has many descriptive details.
c)
A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.
d)
A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something.  
13.

Our famous apple dessert is made with layers of flaky, buttery pastry dough that we sprinkle with cinnamon and fill with apples grown in our own orchards. The taste is unlike anything you have ever tried before.


What is the author’s point of view?

a)

Apple pie is delicious!

b)

How to make an apple pie.

c)

You should eat apple pie.

14.

Author's __________________is the way an author looks at a topic or the ideas being described.

a)

purpose

b)

problem

c)

perspective

d)

pancake

15.
   I wonder who made gym class mandatory?  He was a great guy!  It is a welcome break from sitting in chairs.  In a recent poll, gym class was the favorite subject of elementary students.  I wish there was gym class more often! 
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?
a)
The time for recess should be longer
b)
Recess should be given for shorter time periods