Free Printable RI.6 Author's Purpose

1.

The national Parks System costs $1.2 billion annually to operate. Of that amount, $900,000 is spent on costs associated with visitors. The system has 368 locations, including major parks, such as the Grand Canyon, and small, specialized parks that feature one thing. We need to reexamine the type and quality of parks paid for by federal dollars. An independent commission could review the parks and determine whether or not they all should be kept open and what level of fees should be charged to park users. Currently, the people who use parks pay less than ten percent of the costs of operating them.
1. What is the author suggesting?

a)

A commission should start closing the smaller parks.

b)

The government should pay a larger portion of the costs of running the national parks.

c)

There is a need to reexamine the current parks to be sure we want to keep them and see if we need them all.

d)

The National Park System will be fine if we just eliminate some of the smaller specialized parks.

2.

The national Parks System costs $1.2 billion annually to operate. Of that amount, $900,000 is spent on costs associated with visitors. The system has 368 locations, including major parks, such as the Grand Canyon, and small, specialized parks that feature one thing. We need to reexamine the type and quality of parks paid for by federal dollars. An independent commission could review the parks and determine whether or not they all should be kept open and what level of fees should be charged to park users. Currently, the people who use parks pay less than ten percent of the costs of operating them.
2. The author would agree with which of the following?

a)

The National Park System should continue as it is.

b)

Government systems waste time and money

c)

It is good to reevaluate things as time goes on.

d)

The park system should be shut down.

3.

People are concerned that irradiated food will lead to an increase in cancer. But what about the benefits of reduced toxins, food decontamination, and a longer shelf life? Have x-rays cause people to become radioactive? Irradiation eliminates poisonous toxins and microorganisms. Scientists have found more of a chemical reaction in frozen and canned food than in food that has been irradiated. Sixty-seven percent of consumers would be willing to pay more for chicken that has significantly fewer toxins, according to a recent survey.

3. With which statement would this author most likely agree.

a)

Frozen foods are safer than irradiated foods.

b)

X-rays cause people to become radioactive.

c)

People are foolish to worry about cancer.

d)

Irradiation reduces the risks of contamination.

4.

People are concerned that irradiated food will lead to an increase in cancer. But what about the benefits of reduced toxins, food decontamination, and a longer shelf life? Have x-rays cause people to become radioactive? Irradiation eliminates poisonous toxins and microorganisms. Scientists have found more of a chemical reaction in frozen and canned food than in food that has been irradiated. Sixty-seven percent of consumers would be willing to pay more for chicken that has significantly fewer toxins, according to a recent survey.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing this selection?

a)

To convince people that x-rays are unsafe.

b)

To convince people that x-rays are safe.

c)

To convince people supermarkets raise their prices.

d)

To convince people that irradiated food is safe.

5.

The money spent on political campaign is paltry when compared to expenditures for commercial advertising. If we limited campaign spending, the incumbents would have an unfair advantage. Limiting campaign spending is like limiting free speech, which is embodied in the First Amendment of the Constitution. Maybe we should reform political campaigns, but not limit spending on them. What we really need to ensure is that all candidates who wish to can afford to campaign effectively.
5. The author is saying that-

a)

Campaigns cost too much.

b)

Campaign spending should not be limited.

c)

There should be an amendment to the Constitution.

d)

We should limit campaign spending.

6.

The money spent on political campaign is paltry when compared to expenditures for commercial advertising. If we limited campaign spending, the incumbents would have an unfair advantage. Limiting campaign spending is like limiting free speech, which is embodied in the First Amendment of the Constitution. Maybe we should reform political campaigns, but not limit spending on them. What we really need to ensure is that all candidates who wish to can afford to campaign effectively.
6. When the author writes “Limiting campaign spending is like limiting free speech,” he is saying

a)

We should limit free speech.

b)

Political campaigns should be free.

c)

Since free speech is limited, we should limit campaign spending.

d)

Limiting campaign spending is unconstitutional.

7.

Would you like to come home after a long day and walk into an elephant? You would if you lived in The Elephant House in Margate, New Jersey, which was built in 1881 by James Lafferty. Herbert Green built a chicken-shaped house in 1962. Sarah Winchester spent 38 years building a ghost proof house with fake chimneys, doors that opened into walls, and stairs that led nowhere. And a man named Baldasera spent forty years building an underground house with ninety rooms for about $300. If you think your plans for your house are too unusual, think again!
7. This author believes that-

a)

No house plans are too unusual.

b)

People should stick with traditional designs.

c)

Underground homes are impractical.

d)

Homes should be built quickly.

8.

National service can teach the values of hard work, self-sacrifice, and learning to live with different people. It can put youth back to work. It can teach them job skills and instill the values of discipline, responsibility, and civic obligation. It can also provide long-term investment in the education and skills of our citizens. National service can also bring us together as a nation. WE need to move back to a central core of beliefs.

8. When the author writes, “it can also provide long-term investment in the education and life skills of our citizens,” she is trying to convince the reader that-

a)

The benefits of national service can last a lifetime.

b)

Education is important to the citizens of this country.

c)

National service is a long-term program.

d)

Education is more important than national service.

9.

The island of Surtsey, off the coast of Iceland, was the first new island to appear in the North Atlantic in two hundred years. Scientist studied how plant life began on the island and how long the island may last. They determine whether the island would be destroyed by the same volcano that created it. Their research gave the public a wealth of information about this unusual island.
9. The author feels that the scientists’ study of Surtsey-

a)

Made it famous.

b)

Made them wealthy.

c)

Was unnatural.

d)

Was a waste of their time.

10.

National service can teach the values of hard work, self-sacrifice, and learning to live with different people. It can put youth back to work. It can teach them job skills and instill the values of discipline, responsibility, and civic obligation. It can also provide long-term investment in the education and skills of our citizens. National service can also bring us together as a nation. WE need to move back to a central core of beliefs.

10. What is the author promoting?

a)

Making long-term investments.

b)

Writing a central core of beliefs.

c)

Living with different people.

d)

Starting a national service program.

11.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain you with a story about artists

b)

to teach you how all artists become famous

c)

to persuade you to attend an art program

d)

to explain how to paint a sunset

12.

Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard

b)

to teach how to play basketball

c)

to persuade you to try out for the basketball team

d)

to explain the rules of basketball

13.

Which is NOT a definition of Entertain?

a)

To interest

b)

For the fun of it

c)

To give enjoyment

d)

To give details

14.

Which example could be used to Inform?

a)

Folktale

b)

News Article

c)

Cookbook

d)

TV Commercial

15.

Which is NOT a definition of Inform?

a)

To amuse

b)

To teach

c)

To report

d)

To tell

16.

Which could you use to Persuade somebody?

a)

A news article

b)

A poem

c)

A cookbook

d)

An advertisement

17.

A National Geographic article about the eating and breeding habits of the endangered bald eagle.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

18.

In a recent survey of parents of children in grades 1-8, more than half of the parents agreed that students are overburdened with homework. These parents favored mandating less homework in local schools.

a)

persuade

b)

describe

c)

explain

d)

inform

19.

A magazine article about JJ Watt is most likely to

a)

Entertain the reader with a funny interview

b)

Inform the reader about JJ Watt's professional career

c)

Persuade you to watch the Texans

d)

Express JJ Watt's feelings about football

20.

a section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

21.

What is another name for informative literature?

a)

Persuasive

b)

Narrative

c)

Expository

d)

Memoir

22.

All of the following are examples of expository text except?

a)

Biography of Barack Obama

b)

News report about a shooting

c)

Essay about “killer bees”

d)

Inside Out and Back Again

23.

A list of the 25 richest athletes in the world.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Illustrate

d)

Entertain

24.

Title: "Why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player, ever!" by Richard Hart.

a)

Inform

b)

Persuade

c)

Entertain

d)

Illustrate

25.

When an author writes to persuade , it means the author is:

a)

trying to give you information to teach you the facts.

b)

trying to make you enjoy the story be keeping the reader's attention.

c)

trying to get you to do or try something.

d)

trying to see if you are paying attention.

26.

When the author's purpose is to entertain, the author is:

a)

trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention.

b)

trying to get you to do or try something.

c)

trying to give you information and teach you facts.

d)

trying to see if you are paying attention.

27.

"Johnny was successful as LCES class President. He got an extra recess on Thursdays for his 5th grade class. A vending machine was also brought in to fundraise for the school government club. His track record speaks for itself. Vote for Johnny, LCMS Class President, 2019-20." This is an example of ___________ writing.

a)

Informative

b)

Entertaining

c)

Persuasion

d)

Performance

28.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray muffin pan with cooking oil. Whip all ingredients together in order of recipe, and cook for 20 minutes. This is an example of ____________ writing.

a)

Persuasion

b)

Informative

c)

Entertaining

d)

Interaction

29.

A boy asks his father, "Dad, are bugs good to eat?"

"That's disgusting - don't talk about things like that over dinner, " the dad replies.

After dinner the father asks, "Now, son, what did you want to ask me?"

"Oh, nothing," the boy says. "There was a bug in your soup, now it's gone."

a)

Persuasion

b)

Informative

c)

Entertaining

d)

Exciting

30.

Commercials, billboards, ads, opinions, reviews, and political ads are examples of:

a)

Entertaining writing

b)

Informative writing

c)

Persuasion writing

d)

Expensive writing

31.

Documentaries, non-fiction books, history/science books, news articles, recipes, and biographies are examples of :

a)

Informative writing

b)

Entertaining writing

c)

Persuasion writing

d)

Exclusive writing

32.

Fiction books, fantasy, mystery, comic books, jokes, adventure, and romance books are examples of :

a)

Informative writing

b)

Entertaining writing

c)

Persuasion writing

d)

Explanation writing

33.

When referring to author's purpose "PIE" stands for:

a)

Perform, Inform, Explain

b)

Perfect, Include, Entertain

c)

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

d)

Persuade, Include, Explain

34.

A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930's.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

35.

A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930's.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

36.

An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

37.

An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

38.

A poem about why the iPhone is the greatest consumer electronic device ever made.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

39.

The story of a young athlete who takes steroids and his life and future fall apart.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

40.

A speech written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids urging young athletes to not use steroids.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

41.

A booklet containing the school rules and the consequences for violating those rules.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

42.

A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that it is cruel and unnecessary.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

43.

A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

44.

A cook book containing recipes for making cakes, cookies, and other desserts.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

45.

The story of a young woman who, after the death of her grandfather, quit her job in the business world and returned home to help her aging grandmother.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

46.

A politician's speech about how health insurance should be provided to all families.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

47.

A story written about a young boy who moves to a new school and is bullied, but he gains self-confidence by joining a sports team and learns to stand up for himself.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

48.

A poem about a "packrat," a person who refuses to throw things away, even things that most people would consider garbage.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

49.

An article comparing and contrasting American and European health care systems.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

50.

The Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet, where two young people forbidden from seeing one another due a centuries old blood feud between their two families.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

51.

A young girl's letter to her parents giving reasons why they should buy a puppy.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

52.

A website describing a local dog leach ordinance, describing the penalties for walking around with one's dog unleashed.

a)

Entertain

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

53.

The author is trying to convince the reader to do something or think a certain way

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

bias

d)

explain

54.

An author's purpose is...

a)

the reason an author writes

b)

the reason an author teaches

c)

author's sense of humor

d)

author's way of life.

55.

The author is the ____________ of a story.

a)

writer

b)

artist

c)

reader

d)

setting

56.

All of the following are reason why authors write except?

a)

Entertain

b)

Illustrate

c)

Inform

d)

Persuade

57.

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

58.

Advertisements are created to:

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

59.

The author is trying to convince the reader to do something or think a certain way

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

bias

d)

explain

60.

A story about a family trying to stick together and survive during the Great Depression

a)

Explain

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Describe

61.

A paragraph telling you about how a piece of candy smells, looks, feels, sounds and tastes.

a)

Describe

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

62.

A recipe for cookies giving step by step instructions

a)

Entertain

b)

Explain

c)

Describe

d)

Persuade

63.

Persuade means...

a)

Make people agree with you

b)

Make people angry

c)

Make people think the opposite thing

d)

Make people fall in love

64.

what does describe mean?

a)

to inform

b)

to tell about something

c)

to have fun

d)

to get you to do something

65.

Entertain means...

a)

To make people scared

b)

To make people sad

c)

To make people enjoy something

d)

To go to the circus

66.

what does explain mean?

a)

to tell you how to do something

b)

to describe

c)

to inform

d)

to have fun

67.

what does inform mean?

a)

to explain

b)

to give facts

c)

to have fun

d)

to tell about something

68.

What is the authors purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

69.

What is the authors purpose?
"Every house should have a dog. They are cute, loyal and will protect your house."

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

70.

What is the authors purpose?
"She threw the paper airplane. It looped through the trees, under the dogs belly, up into the sky and landed in the hot air balloon."

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

71.

In a non-fiction book, the author's purpose is to:

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

72.

A child’s letter to Santa asking for a bicycle because the child has been good all year is meant to:

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

73.

ESSENTIAL question:

a)

judge

b)

monitor

c)

must have

d)

describe

74.

How do I ANALYZE...

a)

find

b)

look at closely

c)

position

d)

judge

75.

...the author's VIEWPOINT...

a)

find

b)

look at closely

c)

position

d)

judge

76.

...to IDENTIFY...

a)

find

b)

look at closely

c)

position

d)

judge

77.

...their CENTRAL claim...

a)

main

b)

look at closely

c)

statement the author believes

d)

judge

78.

...their central CLAIM...

a)

main

b)

look at closely

c)

statement the author believes

d)

judge

79.

...and EVALUATE if their...

a)

proof

c)

back it up

d)

judge

80.

...SUPPORTING evidence is...

a)

proof

c)

back it up, reinforce

d)

judge

81.

...SUFFICIENT and relevant.

a)

main

c)

back it up, reinforce

d)

enough

82.

A literary tool which serves as a lens through which readers observe characters, events, and happenings

a)

point of view

b)

perspective

c)

author's purpose

d)

a cozy sweater

83.

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

84.

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.

85.

Many cities have aquariums that have adopted
orphaned dolphins found in the ocean. Many of these dolphins were wounded and would not have
survived alone. Because of the kindness of humans these animals are alive today.
What is the author's perspective?

a)

The author thinks that people are harmful to dolphins

b)

The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins

c)

The author loves dolphins

d)

The author is not a fan of dolphins

86.

I love to watch birds! It always amazes me
how they can build those nests! I like to leave
scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find.
They'll use these things and weave them into a
nest. Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds
can use all the help they can get.
What is the author's perspective?

a)

Humans should help birds build their nest

b)

Humans should never interfere with wild animals

c)

Birds are interesting animals

d)

Birds use lots of things to build their nest

87.

The deer population
has grown tremendously in recent
years. Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help
control the deer population and
prevent many deer from starving.
What is the author's perspective?

a)

The author favors deer hunting

b)

The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment

c)

The author does not favor deer hunting

d)

The author loves deer

88.

To find the author's point of view you must always first understand what about the text?

a)

the author's name

b)

the topic

c)

the introduction

89.

The author's viewpoint (or point of view) is the author's feeling, belief, or opinion about a certain topic. True or false?

a)

False

b)

True

c)

Green

90.

I wonder who invented putting water into plastic bottles? Water bottles are disposable which means that they can be thrown away. Landfills are overflowing with garbage because people are too lazy to fill a reusable cup with water. Recycling has been set up, but many people do not recycle all of the water bottles that they use. The earth is being polluted with all the used water bottles.

What is the author's perspective?

a)

People should not drink out of water bottles beacuse they are disposable.

b)

People should drink out of water bottles becuase disposable things are good.

c)

People should never drink water.

91.

Sally has been very athletic her whole life. She played catch with her dad when she was little and ran around with her mom and brothers every weekend. She has always loved shooting hoops after school or practicing her golf swing. Sports come so easily to her; she is practically the star of

every team at school. When she participates in gym class, she impresses her teacher. That's why she gets confused when she hears other students complain about gym class.

How would gym class seem from Sally's point of view?

a)

fun

b)

a waste of time

c)

tiring

d)

embarrassing

92.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

reason for writing

b)

reason for making money

c)

reason for deciding to become a writer

d)

reason for reading

93.

When the writer writes to persuade the reader he/she wants___________________________.

a)

the reader to vote for his position

b)

the reader to side with his/her position

c)

the reader to think the same way as he/she did

d)

the reader to remember the facts presented

94.

Which of the following are included in persuasive points of view? (Select all that apply.)

a)

facts

b)

author's opinion

c)

counterargument

d)

anecdotal stories

95.

What is the purpose to write to inform?

a)

the reader reviews what was previously discussed

b)

the reader sees the issue from a different perspective

c)

the reader learns something

d)

the reader becomes intrigued

96.

a narrator’s, writer’s, or speaker’s position with regard to the events of a narrative; one’s stance on events or information given his/her orientation (physically and/or mentally) to the events or information; the vantage point from which one relates the events of a story or makes an argument

a)

Point of View

b)

Structure

c)

Author's Purpose

d)

Determine

97.

the reason for a particular action or creation (e.g., literary work or speech); the reason for which something exists (e.g., to persuade, to inform, to express, and/or to entertain)

a)

Author's Purpose

b)

Structure

c)

Point of View

d)

Persuade

98.

To officially decide

a)

Persuade

b)

Determine

c)

Structure

d)

Purpose

99.

To grow and become more advanced

a)

Entertain

b)

Author's Purpose

c)

Develop

d)

Point of View

100.

Provide with amusement or enjoyment

a)

Inform

b)

Persuade

c)

Determine

d)

Entertain

101.

Give facts or information

a)

Persuade

b)

Point of View

c)

Inform

d)

Entertain

102.

Make someone do something or believe something through reasoning and argument

a)

Structure

b)

Persuade

c)

Inform

d)

Entertain

103.

Organization of a story's various elements

a)

Structure

b)

Author's Purpose

c)

Point of View

d)

Determine

104.

How can readers determine the author's perspective?

a)

Look at the LANGUAGE the author uses. Is there any extreme language or are there extreme thoughts?

b)

Look for bias: Does the author take a side?

c)

Use process of elimination

d)

Look at the author’s purpose. WHY did the author write the text?

105.

Select TWO ways to determine the author's purpose.

a)

Ask yourself: What is the author’s point of view? How do they FEEL about what they wrote?

b)

Ask yourself: What is the genre; what kind of text is this?

c)

Write Mrs. Patterson a poem about her great beauty.

d)

Who is the intended audience? Who is the author writing for?

106.

What is tone?

a)

The reason for writing a text.

b)

Writer's opinions about the topic.

c)

A writer's attitude toward a subject/topic they're writing about.

d)

How the author views the topic.

107.

Bias is:

a)

Parts of a text that draw your attention to certain information.

b)

The author's argument in their writing.

c)

The author's point of view about the topic.

d)

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

108.

Which of the following can help you identify an author's point of view? Select all that apply.

a)

recognizing the tone the author used

b)

forming a perspective

c)

understanding the author's purpose

d)

context clues

109.

Author's purpose or author's perspective?

In the author's opinion, what should be done to: ______________?

a)

Perspective

b)

Purpose

110.

Author's purpose or author's perspective?

Which statement BEST describes the author's attitude toward ____________?

a)

Purpose

b)

Perspective

111.

_________________ can help determine the author's perspective.

a)

Tone

b)

Text features

c)

Word choice

d)

All of the above

112.

Is the following type of question asking you to analyze the author's purpose or author's perspective?

With which statement listed below would the author of this article most likely agree?

a)

Perspective

b)

Purpose

113.

Speed eating, also known as competitive eating, lasts about fifteen minutes. The person who can eat the most is declared the winner and usually receives a monetary prize.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The

author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

114.

Landfills are overflowing with garbage created by people who are too lazy to recycle single use plastic water bottles. Those individuals should purchase refillable bottles or recycle the plastic bottles. It is easy to recycle and it is the responsible thing to do.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

115.

Which word choice helped you answer question 12?

a)

lazy

b)

responsible

c)

landfill

d)

easy

116.

Single-use bottled water is commonly derived from a municipal water source and goes through a purification process that uses charcoal filtration and reverse-osmosis.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The

author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

117.

The penny has outstayed its welcome in the United States. Pennies are obsolete. You cannot use a penny in most vending machines or to pay your way on most public transportation.

a)

A)The author has a positive feeling about the topic.

b)

B)The author has a negative feeling about the topic.

c)

C)The author has a neutral feeling; he/she feels neither positive nor negative.

118.

The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem.

What is the author's perspective toward rogue employees?

a)

A. They are good for Florida businesses, according to the reports issued.

b)

B. They should be fired immediately and prosecuted for their crimes.

c)

C. They are worse than burglars and robbers when stealing from businesses.

d)

D. They should lose income from their employers since they are thieves.

119.

The biggest perpetrators, surprisingly, are not robbers and burglars. Rather, they are rogue employees, pilfering everything from stock inventory and office supplies to company accounts and confidential data. More than $13 billion in losses -- almost half of Florida's annual total -- are attributed to those inside jobs, the study said. State officials said they are launching a campaign to inform the public and business community about the problem.

The author would most likely agree with which of the following?

a)

A. Employees working in Florida should not be trusted.

b)

B. The public and business owners should be more observant and work to prevent employee theft.

c)

C. Employees should be allowed to steal if they want to.

d)

D. Employees should be fired immediately if they are even suspected of stealing.

120.

Energy-efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Reduced utility bills more than make up for the higher price of energy-efficient appliances and improvements over their lifetimes. In addition, your home could bring in a higher price when you sell.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

To persuade the reader to make their home more energy-efficient.

b)

To entertain readers by telling stories about energy.

c)

To inform readers about energy efficient appliances.

d)

To inform readers about the costs of energy-efficiency.

121.

Energy-efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Reduced utility bills more than make up for the higher price of energy-efficient appliances and improvements over their lifetimes. In addition, your home could bring in a higher price when you sell.

The author would most likely agree that:

a)

A. Energy efficient appliances are overpriced and not worth the cost.

b)

B. Energy-efficient upgrades are worth the high upfront costs in the long run.

c)

C. Energy-efficient upgrades make no difference in a home.

122.

The listeners, views or readers of a work

a)

Sentence fluency

b)

Word Choice

c)

Audience

d)

Tone

123.

What is the difference between sentence fluency and sentence variation?

a)

Sentence fluency is about the length of the sentence and variation is about the words in the sentence.

b)

Fluency is about the length of sentences and variation is about the thoughts in the sentence

c)

Fluency is about how the sentences flow and variation is about the word choice in the sentences.

d)

Sentence fluency is about how the sentences sound and flow. Variation is about the length of the sentences.

124.

Mood is mainly about the feelings of the ....

a)

Author

b)

Audience

c)

Characters

d)

No one

125.

Tone is mainly about the feelings of the...

a)

Audience

b)

Author

c)

Characters

d)

No one

126.

Nonfiction, fiction, drama, poetry, science fiction, realistic fiction - these are all examples of what element of author's style?

a)

tone

b)

Mood

c)

Word Choice

d)

Genre

127.

Author's voice is mainly about the ______ of the author.

a)

word choice

b)

tone

c)

thoughts

d)

Feelings

128.

When an author uses figurative language in their writing this is an example of what author's style technique?

a)

Word Choice

b)

Mood

c)

Tone

d)

Sentence fluency

129.

When an author really describes the scenery in a story, this is an example of what author's style technique?

a)

Sentence variation

b)

Sentence fluency

c)

Word Choice

d)

Tone

130.

If an author writes with a few short sentences and then a long one and then a short one again, what style is he using?

a)

Sentence fluency

b)

Sentence variation

c)

Mood

d)

Word Choice

131.

If an author keeps repeating a certain phrase, what style choice is he making?

a)

sentence variation

b)

mood

c)

tone

d)

word choice

132.

How can readers determine the author's perspective?

a)

Look at the LANGUAGE the author uses. Is there any extreme language or are there extreme thoughts?

b)

Look for bias: Does the author take a side?

c)

Use process of elimination

d)

Look at the author’s purpose. WHY did the author write the text?

133.

Coyotes Invade Downtown The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level. WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?

a)

to inform

b)

to entertain

c)

to persuade

d)

to share a personal experience

134.

The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level.
WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?

a)

The author loves coyotes and thinks everyone should adopt one.

b)

The author feels coyotes are dangerous

c)

The author feels that humans are the problem

d)

The author is neutral

135.

"A writer's reason for crafting a particular work" is the definition for which term:

a)

Author's Perspective

b)

Author's Tone

c)

Author's Purpose

d)

Author's Style

136.

Diction refers to...

a)

An author's style

b)

An author's choice of words and syntax

c)

An author's tone

d)

An author's perspective

137.

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

138.

Syntax is...

a)

An author's word choice

b)

the author's attitude

c)

The personality that comes across on the page

d)

an arrangement of words into sentences

139.

Which of the following is an example of Tone?

a)

persuade

b)

inform

c)

entertain

d)

enthusiastic

140.

Look at the following excerpt from Nathaniel Hawthorne:
"She had dark and abundant hair, so glossy that it threw off the sunshine with a gleam, and a face which, besides being beautiful from regularity of feature and richness of complexion, had the impressiveness belonging to a marked brow and deep black eyes."
Which of the following best describes his style?

a)

formal and ornate

b)

playful and informal

c)

confusing and serious

d)

loving and nostalgic

141.

Look at the following excerpt from Gloria Naylor:
"She loaded that baby down with every name in the book: Charles Somebody Harrison Somebody-Else Duvall. We called him Chick. That's what he looked like, toddling around: little pecan head sitting on a scrawny neck, two bright buttons for eyes, and a feathery mess of hair she couldn't keep slicked down for nothing."
Which of the following best describes her style?

a)

formal and ornate

b)

playful and informal

c)

confusing and serious

d)

loving and nostalgic

RI.6 Author's Purpose

Total questions: 141

Worksheet time: 3hrs 48mins

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