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Author's Point of View and Purpose

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE:
A pamphlet urging people not to eat animals or use products made from animals or animal suffering because the author thinks that is cruel and unnecessary.
a)
TO INFORM
b)
TO ENTERTAIN
c)
TO PERSUADE
d)
TO PROVE A POINT
2.
IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE:
A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes
a)
TO INFORM
b)
TO ENTERTAIN
c)
TO PERSUADE 
d)
TO PROVE A POINT
3.
IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE:
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)
TO ENTERTAIN
b)
TO PERSUADE 
c)
TO INFORM
d)
TO PROVE A POINT
4.
The author’s point of view reveals the author’s beliefs, personal judgments or _______________ toward a certain subject.
a)
attitudes
b)
clothing choice
c)
favorite foods
d)
hair styles
5.
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
6.
Which of the following might NOT be good strategy questions to ask in order to find out the author's point of view or perspective?
a)
Based on the title, why do think the author wrote this selection?
b)
How did the author influence your response to the selection?
c)
Was the author’s purpose specifically stated?
d)
Does the author enjoy chocolate cake?
7.
Authors may have more than  one reason for writing
a)
true
b)
false
8.
What is the definition of author's purpose?
a)
Who an author is
b)
Why an author is writing
c)
What an author is writing about
d)
How the author feels about the topic
9.
What is the definition of author's point of view?
a)
Who an author is
b)
Why the author is writing
c)
What the author is writing about
d)
How the author feels about the topic
10.
What is the author's purpose: 
A story your younger sister wrote about making a wish and becoming a princess.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Explain
11.
What is the author's purpose?:
A letter written by a class to their principal, telling her why students should be allowed to chew gum in school. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Describe
12.
What is the author's point of view on the iPhone 7?
If you want a small Apple phone you'd be better off opting for the iPhone SE. Alternatively check out our iPhone 7 Plus review. Yes that phone is even more expensive, but it lasts a lot longer and has an even better camera that offers proper zoom. There is one other option to consider too if you're hooked on Apple. The iPhone 6S Plus remains a great phone, has strong battery life and costs exactly the same as the iPhone 7.
a)
He thinks the iPhone 7 is the best invention yet.
b)
He thinks the iPhone 7 is the worst thing to happen to technology.
c)
He thinks that iPhone SE, 7, and/or 7 Plus is better and costs the same.
d)
He doesn't care about the iPhone 7.
13.
What is the author's point of view on school uniforms?
A shirt, tie and blazer may not be the ingredients for my favourite outfit, but if I were given the choice, I wouldn't throw away the idea of school uniform. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student.
a)
She thinks they aren't the best but they give students pride and are important.
b)
She doesn't care about school uniforms.
c)
She thinks every school in America should wear a uniform to school.
d)
She thinks they are the worst thing ever and students should be able to wear what they want to school.
14.

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

a)

TO INFORM

b)

TO ENTERTAIN

c)

TO PERSUADE

d)

TO PROVE A POINT

15.

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

16.

IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE:A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes

a)

To Inform

b)

To Entertain

c)

To Persuade

d)

To Entertain

17.

IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE: 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)

To Entertain

b)

To Prove a point

c)

To Inform

d)

To persuade

18.

The author’s point of view reveals the author’s beliefs, personal judgments or _______________ toward a certain subject.

a)

attitudes

b)

clothing choice

c)

favorite foods

d)

hair styles

19.

Authors may have more than  one reason for writing

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What is the definition of author's purpose?

 

a)

To tell who the author is.

b)

Why an author is writing.

c)

What an author is writing.

d)

How the author feels.

21.

Which of the following might NOT be good strategy questions to ask in order to find out the author's point of view or perspective?

a)

Based on the title, why do think the author wrote this selection?

b)

How did the author influence your response to the selection?

c)

Was the author’s purpose specifically stated?

d)

Does the author enjoy chocolate cake?

22.

What is the author's purpose:  A story your younger sister wrote about making a wish and becoming a princess.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

23.

What is the author's point of view on the iPhone 7?

If you want a small Apple phone you'd be better off opting for the iPhone SE. Alternatively check out our iPhone 7 Plus review. Yes that phone is even more expensive, but it lasts a lot longer and has an even better camera that offers proper zoom. There is one other option to consider too if you're hooked on Apple. The iPhone 6S Plus remains a great phone, has strong battery life and costs exactly the same as the iPhone 7.

 

a)

He thinks the iPhone 7 is the best invention yet.

b)

He thinks the iPhone 7 is the worst thing to happen to technology.

c)

He thinks that iPhone SE, 7, and/or 7 Plus is better and costs the same.

d)

He doesn't care about the iPhone 7.

24.
What is the definition of author's purpose?
a)
Who an author is
b)
Why an author is writing
c)
What an author is writing about
d)
How the author feels about the topic
25.
What is the definition of author's point of view?
a)
Who an author is
b)
Why the author is writing
c)
What the author is writing about
d)
How the author feels about the topic
26.
What are the five types of author's purpose?
a)
Persuade, Intimidate, Explore, Experience, Dance
b)
Perform, Instruct, Eliminate, Explore, Decide
c)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Describe
d)
Predict, Idea, Entertain, Explain, Describe
27.
What are the three things that affect an author's point of view?
a)
Opinion, Bias, Tone
b)
Options, Beliefs, Text
c)
Obtuse, Bones, Ten
d)
Opinion, Beliefs, Tone
28.
What is the author's purpose: 
A story your younger sister wrote about making a wish and becoming a princess.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Explain
29.
What is the author's purpose?:
A rap song written by a teacher to help her students learn the five types of author's purpose.
a)
Describe
b)
Inform
c)
Explain
d)
Persuade
30.
What is the author's purpose?:
A letter written by a class to their principal, telling her why students should be allowed to chew gum in school. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Describe
31.
What is the author's purpose?:
Written directions from your teacher on how to play a game. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Explain
d)
Entertain
32.
What is the author's purpose?:
A postcard written by a friend, telling you about the sights she has experienced while on vacation.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
d)
Describe
33.
What is the author's point of view of the movie "Hidden Figures"?
This film has great acting and brings to light history of our space program that I had never been made aware of. Not only does it show how African American women contributed to mathematics but also to computer science and engineering!! Great movie and should be required viewing in every school!
a)
She thinks it was a horrible movie and a waster of money
b)
She thinks it was boring and not worth going to the theater
c)
She thinks it was great and taught viewers about who made an impact in the space program
d)
She thinks it was alright and somewhat entertaining
34.
What is the author's point of view on the iPhone 7?
If you want a small Apple phone you'd be better off opting for the iPhone SE. Alternatively check out our iPhone 7 Plus review. Yes that phone is even more expensive, but it lasts a lot longer and has an even better camera that offers proper zoom. There is one other option to consider too if you're hooked on Apple. The iPhone 6S Plus remains a great phone, has strong battery life and costs exactly the same as the iPhone 7.
a)
He thinks the iPhone 7 is the best invention yet.
b)
He thinks the iPhone 7 is the worst thing to happen to technology.
c)
He thinks that iPhone SE, 7, and/or 7 Plus is better and costs the same.
d)
He doesn't care about the iPhone 7.
35.
What is the author's point of view on school uniforms?
A shirt, tie and blazer may not be the ingredients for my favourite outfit, but if I were given the choice, I wouldn't throw away the idea of school uniform. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for a school and is an important part of being a school student.
a)
She thinks they aren't the best but they give students pride and are important.
b)
She doesn't care about school uniforms.
c)
She thinks every school in America should wear a uniform to school.
d)
She thinks they are the worst thing ever and students should be able to wear what they want to school.