Exploring Author's Purpose and Attitude

Mrs. Ler introduces a lesson on understanding an author's purpose and attitude. The lesson covers defining and identifying common purposes such as informing, explaining, and entertaining. It also explores how to discern an author's attitude or tone through language and evidence. The lesson concludes with a recap and contact information for further assistance.

What is the primary goal of understanding an author's purpose?

• To critique the author's writing style

• To analyze the grammatical structure of the text

• To translate the text into another language

• To determine why the author wrote the text

Which of the following is NOT a common purpose for writing mentioned in the lesson?

• To confuse

• To argue

• To entertain

• To inform

What type of writing aims to provide detailed instructions or directions?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Instructional

• Persuasive

Which type of writing is primarily focused on telling a story?

• Persuasive

• Descriptive

• Narrative

• Expository

In persuasive writing, what is the author's main objective?

• To provide factual information

• To entertain the reader

• To influence the reader's opinion

• To describe a personal experience

Which method is suggested to understand an author's attitude towards a subject?

• Analyzing the choice of words

• Counting the number of paragraphs

• Checking the publication date

• Looking at the author's biography

What does a cynical tone in writing suggest about the author's attitude?

• Educational perspective on the topic

• Neutral stance on the topic

• Pessimistic view of the topic

• Optimistic view of the topic

What can help determine if an author is biased in their writing?

• The number of chapters

• The font size used in the text

• The length of the text

• Presentation of one-sided arguments

What is the effect of using humorous tone in writing?

• It makes the text more formal

• It provides statistical data to the reader

• It engages and entertains the reader

• It helps in clarifying complex information

How does the lesson suggest you contact the teacher for further queries?

• By sending a letter

• By email or phone

• By posting on social media

• By visiting the school