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WorksheetsPurpose & Perspective
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
The word is terracide. It is not committed with guns and knives, but with relentless bulldozers, roaring dump trucks, and giant shovels like mythological beasts. Dynamite cuts and rips apart mountains to reach the minerals inside, leaving nothing but empty, naked hills. The land is left wasted and allowed to slide down upon houses and into streams, making the land unlivable and the stream water undrinkable. This is terracide, or if you prefer, strip mining.
The author’s purpose is to:
inform you about the purposes of strip mining.
describe a strip mining operation
persuade you that strip mining is bad for the environment.
define terracide.
The human sex chromosomes are of the XX-XY pattern. The Y chromosome is much smaller than the X chromosome. Two types of sperm cells are formed during gametogenesis; half of these have the X chromosome and the others have the Y chromosome. Every egg cell has an X chromosome; therefore, fertilization determines the sex. If a Y sperm cell fertilizes the egg, a male develops.
The author's purpose is to:
explain how the sex of humans is determined.
describe chromosomes.
tell the steps in fertilization.
contrast X and Y chromosomes
To make a delicious New England pit, proceed as follows: take some water and flour; then construct a bullet-proof dough. Make this into a disk-shaped object. Dry it for a couple of days in a mild temperature. Pour on stewed dried apples and slabs of citron; leave it in a safe place until it petrifies. Serve cold at breakfast and invite your mother-in-law.
The author’s purpose is to:
tell the steps in making a pie.
make fun of New England cooking.
persuade the reader to buy New England pie
describe New England pie.
I will try to give the reader of this article some idea of the real nature of Gothic architecture, not just of Venice, but of universal Gothic. One of the most interesting parts of our study will be to find out how far Venetian architecture went in achieving the perfect type of Gothic, and how far it fell short of it.
The author's purpose is to:
explain the importance of Gothic architecture.
describe Venetian architecture.
show how Venetian architecture is different from Gothic architecture
show the nature of Gothic architecture.
On September 23, a large cavalry troop from Fort Robinson arrived at the camp of Sitting Bull. Just as he was about to give a welcoming speech, a commotion broke out among the watching warriors. Rifles were fired, and the meeting ended in a massacre of the soldiers.
The author’s purpose is to:
describe Sitting Bull’s camp.
persuade the reader that the Indians were bloodthirsty.
tell the events leading to a massacre.
explain the problems of the Calvary.
Tofu is a product that is becoming very popular as a low-calorie, cholesterol-free meat substitute. Formerly it was found exclusively in Oriental markets and health food stores, but today tofu can be purchased in most supermarket produce departments. This white, cheese like substance is made from the condensed milk of soybeans. It is extremely high in protein and low in sodium. Tofu is almost tasteless by itself, but it can be easily mixed into sauces and soups; it can even be made to imitate scrambled eggs.
The author’s primary purpose is to:
evaluate Oriental cooking.
persuade you to eat low-cholesterol foods.
persuade you to eat low-cholesterol foods.
to compare tofu with meat.
Dear Tall, Dark and Handsome — This is your lucky day! The girl of your dreams is just a phone call away. I am 5’ 10’’, slim, pretty, and only 23. I love pop music, good books, exotic foods, and foreign travel. Give me a ring any day after 6 P.M. You won’t be sorry. Your gal, Jackie.
The author’s purpose is to:
convince the reader to call the writer.
describe the writer objectively.
criticize the writer’s lack of intelligence.
entertain the reader with some interesting facts.
Our criminal justice system today is a disgrace. Modern day criminals have more rights than an honest citizen ever imagined were written into our U.S. Constitution. Murderers and rapists are typically set free on legal technicalities and seldom face any jail time. While that scum is back to work finding new victims, the pleas of those they have killed, maimed, or violated go unheard. Until we begin giving some real consideration to people who obey the law, instead of those who break it, things are going to continue getting worse.
The author’s purpose is to:
describe the actions of the criminals.
compare criminals with honest citizens.
inform the reader about the extent of crime in America.
criticize our criminal justice system.
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?
The author favors deer hunting
The author does not favor deer hunting
The author thinks there are too many deer
The author thinks deer harm the environment
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?
Thea author's favorite animal is a dolphin
The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous
The author thinks that humans harm dolphins
The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
Mark Twain's novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, is a story told in the point of view of Huck, a 13 year-old boy. In Chapter 9, Huck and his friend Jim find some useful items inside an abandoned house. One of the items is a wooden leg, about which Huck says, ''We couldn't find the other one, though we hunted all around.'' The audience knows a person wouldn't have two wooden legs; if two were needed, the person would be in a wheelchair. But that fact is lost on Huck.
How does the author's perspective shape the purpose of this story?
Huck's description of what he and Jim found persuade the reader that useful items can be found in abandoned homes.
By telling the story from his point of view, the reader sees that Huck is naïve and innocent, making the story entertaining.
Huck's perspective of listing every item he and Jim found of the experience informs the reader.
By telling the story from his point of view, the reader sees that Jim and Huck must be poor and homeless, describing what a lifestyle like this looks like.
The Baffled Parent's Guide to Great Basketball Drills by Jim Garland
Before each practice begins, make sure you check the court and remove any debris from the playing surface. When your players arrive, check that they have the proper footwear and that they've removed any jewelry, which could injure the player wearing the jewelry or another player. Always carry a list of emergency phone numbers for your players, and know where the nearest phone is located. You should also have a first-aid kit, and you might want to take a first-aid course.
How does the author's perspective shape the purpose?
The author's experience as a parent shapes the purpose of informing others what they need to know when their kid plays basketball.
The author's knowledge about basketball shapes the purpose of entertaining parents about things that might happen in a basketball drill.
The author's experience as a basketball coach shapes the purpose of informing players what to expect at drills.
The author's experience as a parent shapes the purpose of persuading parents to take a first-aid class.
To Kill a Mockingbird is told from the perspective of Scout Finch, a young girl growing up in Maycomb. From her eyes, we see the prejudice of the town, and the events of one year when her father defends a black man who is accused of abusing a white woman.
How does perspective help shape the purpose of explaining prejudice and racism during the time period it is written?
The perspective of a girl shows a focus on feminism.
The perspective of the southern lawyer shows that life is better up north.
The perspective a child shows how the innocent don't understand why people are treated differently.
The perspective of a child who doesn't know adult things shows that life is better as a kid.
I urged the students to look often in their mirrors and to ask themselves these questions: "Am I satisfied with this world? If not, what will I do to improve it?" For if we are shaped by our surroundings, we in turn shape them. We deceive ourselves if we believe that we can live neutral lives.
What is the purpose of this text?
To inform students that it is important to care about how you look.
To entertain students with a story about what happens when they look at themselves often in a mirror.
The persuade students that they should buy mirrors which is a major life necessity.
To encourage students to find ways to improve the world around them.
I hope everyone in attendance tonight will consider making a donation to the City Park Fund. This neighborhood treasure provides a safe place for children to play. It is a gathering place for summer concerts and community sporting events. City Park makes our town unique and special.
How does perspective shape the author's purpose?
The author's values the City Park which shapes his purpose of persuading others to donate to it.
The author values the City park which shapes his purpose of informing others of its benefit.
The author likes getting donations which shapes his purpose of persuading others to give him money.
The author thinks the City Park is a great place which shapes his entertaining story about what makes the park special.
