Reading: Author's Purpose, Audience and Perspective Flashcards

A writer describes a new shopping mall as 'a concrete monster swallowing our green park.' What is the writer's perspective?

Answer: Strongly against the mall

Negative imagery like 'concrete monster' shows strong opposition.

Which sentence is written from the most objective perspective?

Answer: The festival drew about 12,000 visitors on Saturday.

It states a measurable fact without the writer's opinion.

An article about a new road is written by the construction company building it. What should a reader be most aware of?

Answer: The writer may present the project too favorably

A writer who benefits from the project may highlight positives and downplay problems.

Two reports describe the same protest: one says 'hundreds of concerned citizens,' the other says 'a small crowd of troublemakers.' What does this show?

Answer: Word choice reveals each writer's perspective

Different word choices for the same event reveal the writers' attitudes.

A blog post about smartphones only quotes people who say phones harm teenagers. What weakness does this show?

Answer: The post presents a one-sided view

Leaving out opposing views makes the argument biased.

A writer says, 'While some argue uniforms limit self-expression, they also reduce bullying over clothing.' What is the writer doing?

Answer: Acknowledging a counterargument before responding

The writer mentions the opposing view and then answers it to strengthen their own argument.

A first-person account begins: 'As a nurse who worked 12-hour night shifts for a decade, I know fatigue is dangerous.' Why does the writer mention their background?

Answer: To build credibility for their viewpoint

Sharing relevant experience makes readers more likely to trust the writer's opinion.