Understanding Author's Purpose and Tone

The video tutorial explains the purpose and tone in writing and photography. It covers three common purposes: to inform, persuade, and entertain. Tone reveals the author's attitude and can be objective, lighthearted, or ironic. Irony involves a contrast between expectations and reality, often with humorous effects. Understanding these elements is crucial for critical reading.

What is the tone of the newspaper photo described in the introduction?

• Humorous and ironic

• Joyful and celebratory

• Solemn and respectful

• Angry and bitter

Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of writing?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To confuse

What is the main goal of an author who writes to persuade?

• To provide facts

• To amuse the reader

• To argue or prove a point

• To describe a scene

How does an author express tone in their writing?

• By the length of sentences

• By selecting specific words and details

• Through the use of metaphors

• Through the use of punctuation

What tone is expressed in the statement: 'I hate this job. The customers are rude, the managers are idiots, and the food smells like dog chow'?

• Bitter and angry

• Enthusiastic and positive

• Neutral and objective

• Humorous and ironic

Which of the following best describes irony?

• A straightforward statement

• A factual report

• A contrast between expectations and reality

• A detailed description

What is sarcasm considered to be?

• A persuasive technique

• A factual statement

• A form of verbal irony

• A type of metaphor

Which example illustrates situational irony?

• A teacher giving a lecture

• A firefighter starting fires

• A doctor treating a patient

• A chef cooking a meal

What is the importance of recognizing an author's tone?

• It indicates the author's age

• It reveals the author's favorite color

• It shows the author's writing speed

• It helps in understanding the author's attitude

Which tone involves saying one thing but meaning the opposite?

• Lighthearted

• Objective

• Affectionate

• Irony