Author's Position

Quiz
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
+10
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an author's position?
To confuse the reader
To provide factual information
To entertain the reader
To convey their perspective or point of view
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When identifying an author's position, what should you consider? a) The author's background b) The author's tone c) The author's intended audience d) All of the above
The author's favorite color
The author's favorite TV show
d
The author's favorite food
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an author's position? 'I believe that climate change is a serious issue that needs immediate attention.' 'The weather today is sunny and warm.' 'The main character in my book is a detective.' 'I enjoy reading science fiction novels.'
a
b
c
d
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the first step in identifying an author's position? a) Reading the entire text b) Skimming the text c) Guessing the author's position d) Ignoring the author's name
a
b
c
d
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Deer are beautiful creatures.
They are so graceful to watch as
they run through the forest. It's
hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the author's perspective?
The author favors deer hunting
The author thinks there are too many deer
The author does not favor deer hunting
The author thinks deer harm the environment
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The deer population has grown tremendously in recent years. Each year during hunting season, hunters can help control the deer population and prevent many deer from starving. What is the author's perspective?
The author is in favor of deer hunting
The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment
The author is not in favor of deer hunting
The author loves deer
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a subtopic of identifying an author's position? a) Identifying an author's purpose b) Identifying an author's tone c) Identifying an author's bias d) Identifying an author's audience
Identifying an author's favorite TV show
d
Identifying an author's favorite color
Identifying an author's favorite food
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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