Understanding 'Tom and Jerry' Texts

The video tutorial explains how to determine why an author wrote a text by identifying the topic and the questions the text answers. It uses the example of the cartoon 'Tom and Jerry' to illustrate how to analyze a text's purpose, focusing on the show's history and characters. The tutorial guides viewers in understanding the author's intent by examining the content and context of the text.

What is the first step in understanding why an author wrote a text?

• Figuring out the topic of the text

• Summarizing the text in your own words

• Identifying the author's name

• Reading the text multiple times

What is the main focus of the text about 'Tom and Jerry'?

• The history of American cartoons

• The relationship between Tom and Jerry

• The animation techniques used

• The popularity of the show in the 1940s

Who are the main characters in 'Tom and Jerry'?

• Tom the bird and Jerry the fish

• Tom the mouse and Jerry the cat

• Tom the dog and Jerry the cat

• Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse

What does the text about 'Tom and Jerry' aim to teach?

• The awards won by the show

• The basic premise and characters of the show

• The cultural impact of the show

• The animation process of the show

How can you determine why an author wrote a text?

• By checking the publication date

• By counting the number of characters in the text

• By identifying the text's topic and questions it answers

• By analyzing the text's length

What is the author's purpose in writing about 'Tom and Jerry'?

• To persuade to watch the show

• To inform about the show's content

• To entertain with a story

• To criticize the show's animation