Comparing Authors' Perspectives in RI 5 6

Why is it important to compare two authors' perspectives on a similar topic?

• To determine which author uses more complex vocabulary

• To find out which author is more famous

• To understand the different biases and presentation styles

• To see which author writes longer articles

What is the first step in identifying an author's perspective?

• Analyzing the conclusion

• Reading the entire article

• Checking the author's credentials

• Looking at the title and introductory paragraph

How can headings in a text help in understanding an author's perspective?

• They highlight the author's credentials

• They provide additional insight into the author's thoughts

• They summarize the entire article

• They list all the sources used

Why is it important to look at the facts or evidence presented by the author?

• To see if the author has included or omitted certain facts

• To find out the publication date

• To count the number of facts

• To check the length of the article

What can the author's word choice reveal?

• The author's favorite words

• The author's writing speed

• The author's age

• The author's opinion or bias

How can the author's credentials influence the reader's perception?

• They determine the length of the article

• They reveal the author's favorite topics

• They show the author's writing style

• They can indicate potential bias based on the author's background

What is the perspective of the author who supports getting the flu shot?

• The flu shot reduces the risk and helps people

• The flu shot is a waste of time

• The flu shot is only for the elderly

• The flu shot is ineffective and has health risks

What does the author who opposes the flu shot argue?

• The flu is not life-threatening and the vaccine has long-term risks

• The flu shot is very effective

• Everyone should get the flu shot

• The flu shot is free for everyone

Why is it important to read both articles critically?

• To find out which article is longer

• To determine which article was published first

• To understand both sides of the issue and make an informed decision

• To see which author uses more complex words

What should you look for when identifying an author's perspective?

• The publication date

• The length of the article

• The number of sources cited

• Title, introductory paragraph, headings, facts, word choice, and credentials