Understanding Author's Purpose and Perspective MC

Match the following purposes with their descriptions:

• Writing to give information or explain something

• To entertain the reader

• Writing that can serve multiple purposes

• All of the above

• Writing to provide enjoyment or amusement

• To inform the reader

• Writing to convince someone to believe or do something

• To persuade the reader

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for which authors write?

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

• To confuse

Answer explanation

Authors typically write to persuade, inform, or entertain. Writing to confuse is not a recognized purpose, making 'to confuse' the correct answer as it does not align with the common intentions of authors.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Which of the following is an example of writing to inform?

• A persuasive advertisement for a new smartphone

• An informative article about climate change

• A humorous short story

• A personal diary entry

Answer explanation

An informative article about climate change aims to educate readers about a specific topic, making it a clear example of writing to inform, unlike the other options which serve different purposes.

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CCSS.W.7.2B

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the author's perspective?

• The reason why an author writes a text

• The opinions and beliefs that the author shares with the reader through the text

• The structure of the text

• The genre of the text

Answer explanation

The author's perspective refers to the opinions and beliefs conveyed in the text. This choice accurately captures how the author shares their views with the reader, unlike the other options which focus on structure or genre.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Which of the following is a clue to identify the author's perspective?

• The length of the text

• The author's background and experiences

• The font size used in the text

• The number of chapters in the text

Answer explanation

The author's background and experiences provide insight into their beliefs and biases, which are key to understanding their perspective. Other options, like text length or font size, do not reveal the author's viewpoint.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

What should you look for in the language to identify the author's perspective?

• Strong (loaded) words or bias towards an idea or way of thinking

• The number of paragraphs

• The use of punctuation

• The title of the text

Answer explanation

To identify the author's perspective, look for strong (loaded) words or any bias in the language. These elements reveal the author's attitudes and beliefs, unlike the number of paragraphs, punctuation, or the title.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

What does the tone of the text help to convey?

• The feelings or attitude of the author

• The length of the text

• The genre of the text

• The number of characters in the text

Answer explanation

The tone of the text reflects the author's feelings or attitude, helping readers understand their perspective and emotional state. This is crucial for interpreting the text's meaning and intent.

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CCSS.L.7.5D

(a)   is an example of a persuasive text.

• A personal diary entry

• A persuasive advertisement for a ne

• An informative article about climat

• A humorous short story

Answer explanation

A persuasive advertisement for a new product aims to convince the audience to buy it, making it a clear example of persuasive text. In contrast, a diary entry, informative article, and humorous story do not primarily seek to persuade.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

What is the purpose of an informative article about climate change?

• To persuade the reader to buy a product

• To inform the reader about the causes and effects of climate change

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To express personal thoughts and feelings

Answer explanation

The purpose of an informative article about climate change is to inform the reader about the causes and effects of climate change, providing essential knowledge rather than persuading, entertaining, or expressing personal views.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

To understand the author's perspective, you should consider (a)  

• The author's background and experie
• The number of pages in the text
• The publication date
• The price of the text

Answer explanation

To understand the author's perspective, consider their background and experiences, as these shape their views and writing style. The other options, like page count or price, do not provide insight into the author's viewpoint.

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CCSS.RI.7.6