ParaPro Author's Purpose and Point of View 3

Question 1

A brochure for a national park describes hiking trails, wildlife, and camping regulations using bullet points and clear headings. The author's primary purpose is to:

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Inform visitors about park features and rules

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Persuade tourists to choose this park over others

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Entertain readers with adventurous park stories

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Warn readers about dangers in the park

Question 2

An author's purpose can change within a single text. Which example shows a text that both informs and persuades?

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An article presenting facts about pollution then arguing for stricter laws

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A short story about a dragon who learns to share

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A science report listing only temperature data from weather stations

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A poem describing the beauty of a winter morning

Question 3

The phrase 'It is widely acknowledged that' at the start of a sentence signals the author is trying to:

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Establish the claim as broadly accepted to strengthen credibility

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Express a personal feeling or emotion

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Introduce a controversial or minority viewpoint

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Entertain readers with a surprising fact

Question 4

A story is told from the perspective of a child who does not fully understand what is happening around her. This narrative choice creates:

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A limited point of view that may miss important context

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An authoritative and trustworthy point of view

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A third-person omniscient perspective covering all characters

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A persuasive appeal based on expertise

Question 5

Which of the following is the clearest example of an author using bias?

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A company's website describing only the benefits of its product with no mention of drawbacks

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A science textbook listing the steps of photosynthesis

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A news article quoting statements from both political candidates

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A dictionary entry defining the word 'ecology'

Question 6

A letter to the editor begins: 'As a nurse with 20 years of experience, I urge the city council to fund after-school health programs.' Why does the author mention her profession?

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To establish her credibility and authority on the health topic

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To entertain readers with personal anecdotes from her career

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To inform readers about the nursing profession

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To shift readers' attention away from her main argument