ParaPro Author's Purpose and Point of View 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'Recycling programs save energy, reduce landfill waste, and protect natural resources. Every community should implement mandatory recycling.' What is the author's PRIMARY purpose?

Accepted Answer

To persuade readers that mandatory recycling is necessary

Answer

The passage presents reasons and ends with a call to action ('Every community should implement'), which are hallmarks of persuasive writing aimed at influencing the reader's opinion.

Question 2

An author writes a humorous story about a dog who thinks he is a cat. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this text?

Accepted Answer

To entertain readers with an amusing narrative

Answer

A humorous fictional story primarily aims to entertain. The comic premise — a dog believing he is a cat — signals that enjoyment is the central purpose.

Question 3

Which clue BEST indicates that a text is written from a first-person point of view?

Accepted Answer

The text uses words like 'I,' 'me,' and 'my'

Answer

First-person point of view is identified by the use of first-person pronouns such as 'I,' 'me,' 'my,' and 'we,' indicating the narrator is a participant in the story.

Question 4

A student reads a passage and identifies the author as using third-person omniscient point of view. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The narrator stands outside the story and can reveal the thoughts and feelings of all characters

Answer

Third-person omniscient means the all-knowing narrator (using he/she/they) can enter any character's mind and reveal internal thoughts throughout the story.

Question 5

A paraprofessional asks a student: 'Why do you think the author included this section about polar ice melting?' This question is designed to assess the student's understanding of:

Accepted Answer

Author's purpose

Answer

Asking why an author included specific content is a direct question about author's purpose — understanding the reason behind the author's choices.

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ParaPro Author's Purpose and Point of View 2