Central Idea, Tone, POV, Audience Review

What is the definition of central/main idea?

• The lesson learned of the story.

• The overall point the author is trying to make.

• The purpose of the text.

• The author's attitude towards the subject.

What is the central/main idea of the passage below?

The Constitution of the U.S. has been amended several times to allow more citizens the right to vote. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, extended voting rights to former slaves. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, gave women the right to vote. In 1971, the 26th Amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years and older, changing the requirement that voters must be 21 years old.

• The 26th Amendment changed the voting age to 18.

• The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.

• The 15th Amendment gave former slaves the right to vote.

• The Constitution has changed throughout history to allow more citizens the right to vote.

In an informational text, what is the definition of author's point of view?

• First person narration

• Third person narration

• The author's personal beliefs about a topic.

• The author's attitude towards the subject.

What is the definition of tone?

• The author's attitude towards a subject

• The lesson learned of a story

• The main character's attitude

• The reader's feeling towards a subject

What is the tone of the following passage?

I think everyone should visit the Great Barrier Reef once in their lives. When I saw this marvel for the first time, it took my breath away. It’s amazing how something that big is made up of living organisms. The reef is so enormous that it can be seen from space. It's no surprise that the reef is counted as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

• anxious

• enthusiastic

• encouraging

• objective

True or False? An objective tone is unemotional and includes only facts.

• True

• False

True or False? A subjective tone includes words that describe the author's feelings and opinions.

• True

• False

Does the following passage use an objective or subjective tone?

I think everyone should visit the Great Barrier Reef once in their lives. When I saw this marvel for the first time, it took my breath away. It’s amazing how something that big is made up of living organisms. The reef is so enormous that it can be seen from space. It's no surprise that the reef is counted as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

• Objective

• Subjective

What is the definition of intended audience?

• Those who might benefit from reading a text.

• The people waiting in line to buy a text.

• The writer's choice of words and phrases.

• Details that help the reader understand a text.

Who is the intended audience of the passage below?

Over the last three decades, there has been increasing global concern over the public health impacts attributed to environmental pollution, in particular, the global burden of disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about a quarter of the diseases facing mankind today occur due to prolonged exposure to environmental pollution.

• Politicians trying to get elected

• Parents who let their kids play outside

• Anyone affected by pollution

• Anyone interested in polluting the earth