FREE ParaPro Author's Purpose and Point of View Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the passage: 'The new 'SmartRead' software helps students improve reading comprehension.
It features adjustable text sizes, a built-in dictionary, and interactive quizzes after each chapter.' What is the author's primary purpose?

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To inform

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To entertain

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To persuade

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To express an opinion

Question 2

Read the passage: 'I walked into the classroom and felt a wave of nervousness. My hands were clammy, and I hoped the teacher wouldn't call on me first.' From what point of view is this passage written?

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First-person

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Second-person

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Third-person limited

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Third-person omniscient

Question 3

Read the passage: 'It is absolutely essential that our school district invests in smaller class sizes. Studies have repeatedly shown that students receive more individual attention and perform better academically. We must urge the school board to make this a priority.' What is the author's primary purpose?

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To persuade

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To inform

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To entertain

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To describe

Question 4

Read the passage: 'The classroom hamster, Sir Squeakington, staged a daring escape. We found him an hour later, nestled in the principal's toupee, which had been left on a filing cabinet. The principal was not amused, but the rest of us couldn't stop giggling.' What is the author's primary purpose?

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To entertain

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To persuade

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To inform

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To warn

Question 5

Read the passage: 'Photosynthesis is the process used by plants to convert light energy into chemical energy. This process uses sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create glucose, which is the plant's food.' Which word best describes the author's tone?

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Objective

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Biased

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Sarcastic

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Enthusiastic

Question 6

Read the passage: 'Maria felt anxious about the test, but she didn't let it show. Across the room, Tom stared at his own paper, confident he would ace it. The teacher, Mr. Harris, watched them both, hoping all his students would do well.' From what point of view is this passage written?

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Third-person omniscient

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First-person

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Third-person limited

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Second-person

Question 7

Read the passage: 'While some may praise the tedious, formulaic novels of Author X, they are nothing compared to the brilliant, imaginative masterpieces of Author Y. Only Author Y can craft a truly compelling story.' The author's point of view can best be described as:

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Biased

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Neutral

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Objective

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Uninformed

Read the passage: 'The new 'SmartRead' software helps students improve reading comprehension.It features adjustable text sizes, a built-in dictionary, and interactive quizzes after each chapter.' What is the author's primary purpose?

Read the passage: 'The new 'SmartRead' software helps students improve reading comprehension.
It features adjustable text sizes, a built-in dictionary, and interactive quizzes after each chapter.' What is the author's primary purpose?