Free Printable Determining an Author's Point of View or Purpose in a Text

1.

What is author's purpose?

a)

the reason the author created the work

b)

an opinion

c)

teller of a story; may or may not be a character involved in the action of the plot

d)

successful

2.

What are the four main reasons why authors write?

a)

Because they are a government employee who believes in conspiracy theories

b)

To inform, to Entertain, To persuade, To express thoughts and feelings

c)

To earn a living as a writer

3.

How do you determine that the writer is writing to persuade?

a)

Because he/she told me

b)

If they want you to change their perspective.

c)

If they are trying to get you to enjoy the book.

d)

She/He is trying to give you information

4.

What is the point in finding out the author's purpose?

a)

It will help the reader the enjoy the book

b)

So the reader will have an awareness that he/she is being manipulated

c)

To allow the reader to know what the Author's purpose is

d)

To help the reader know which details to focus on and how to address them

5.

Can an article that is written to entertain be informing?

a)

Yes

b)

Maybe

c)

No

d)

Why do you ask me?

6.

How can a title help portray the authors purpose?

a)

It can help the reader see why the author wrote it

b)

It can help show the reader what the book is about and why he wrote it

c)

It can show the reader the genre of the book

d)

it can help show the reader what it is about

7.

Why is it important for readers to understand an author’s purpose for their writing?

a)

This helps the reader understand the text better.

b)

The author might get their feelings hurt if their writing is misunderstood.

c)

A reader will be considered uneducated if they cannot figure out the author's purpose, and readers do not want to embarrass themselves.

d)

An author will not make money on their writing if their text is misunderstood.

8.

How can we identify the author's purpose for writing something?

a)

Ask the author.

b)

Flip a coin.

c)

Find key words and phrases used throughout the text and analyze the overall theme of the writing.

d)

Skim the writing and take your best guess.

9.

When evaluating author's purpose what does it mean to acknowledge the text?

a)

to admit the existence or truth of the content

b)

reason or plan that guides an action

c)

successful;

d)

to try to find the importance or value of; to evaluate

10.

When evaluating Author's Purpose what does it mean to analyze the text?

a)

examining parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a whole.

b)

to answer or give a reply in some way

c)

anything used to prove or disprove something

d)

the reason the author created the work

11.

When evaluating Author's Purpose what does it mean to assess the text?

a)

to try to find the importance or value of; to evaluate

b)

influenced by personal feelings or opinions

c)

close inspection; thorough evaluation

d)

disagreeing, contradictory, incompatible; being in conflict or opposition; it doesn't go together

12.

When evaluating Author's Purpose what does it mean to recognize a conflicting text?

a)

disagreeing, contradictory, incompatible; being in conflict or opposition; it doesn't go together

b)

to admit the existence or truth of

c)

goal OR not influenced by opinion, instead representing facts

d)

anything used to prove or disprove something

13.

When evaluating Author's Purpose what does it mean if a text is effective?

a)

successful

b)

examining parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a whole

c)

perspective from which something is told or considered

d)

close inspection; through evaluation

14.

When evaluating author's purpose what does it mean to acknowledge the evidence?

a)

anything used to prove or disprove something

b)

to try to find the importance or value of; to evaluate

c)

reason or plan that guides an action

d)

teller of a story; may or may not be a character involved in the action of the plot

15.

When evaluating Author's Purpose what does it mean to do an examination of the text?

a)

close inspection; thorough evaluation

b)

the reason the author created the work

c)

to answer or give a reply in some way

d)

goal OR not influenced by opinion, instead representing facts

16.

When evaluating Author's Purpose who is the narrator in the story?

a)

teller of a story; may or may not be a character involved in the action of the plot

b)

disagreeing, contradictory, incompatible; being in conflict or opposition; it doesn't go together

c)

influenced by personal feelings or opinions

d)

perspective from which something is told or considered

17.

When evaluating author's purpose what does it mean to acknowledge the objective?

a)

goal OR not influenced by opinion, instead representing facts

b)

successful;

c)

an opinion

d)

reason or plan that guides an action

18.

When evaluating author's purpose what does point of view mean?

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

19.

When evaluating author's purpose what does it mean to respond?

a)

to answer or give a reply in some way

b)

teller of a story; may or may not be a character involved in the action of the plot

c)

to try to find the importance or value of; to evaluate

d)

an opinion

20.

When evaluating Author's Purpose what does purpose mean?

a)

reason or plan that guides an action

b)

close inspection; through evaluation

c)

examining parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a whole.

d)

influenced by personal feelings or opinions

21.

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.

22.

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.

23.

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.

24.

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.

25.

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.

26.

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.

27.

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.

Determining an Author's Point of View or Purpose in a Text

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