ParaPro Author's Purpose and Point of View 5

Question 1

A writer describes the same car accident from two different perspectives: one from the driver who caused it, and one from a bystander. This technique shows how —

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point of view can shape how events are understood

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facts change depending on who reports them

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accidents are always described inaccurately

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first-person narration is always more reliable

Question 2

An editorial in a newspaper argues that the city should invest more money in public libraries. The author supports this with statistics and expert quotes. This is an example of —

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persuasive writing to convince

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narrative writing to entertain

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expository writing to explain

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descriptive writing to paint a picture

Question 3

A first-person narrator says, 'I believe the new school policy is unfair because it punishes all students for the actions of a few.' This reveals the narrator's —

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personal opinion and point of view

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objective reporting of facts

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attempt to entertain the reader

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scientific analysis of school data

Question 4

Which of the following passages has an informative purpose?

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'The recycling program was established in 1990 and processes over 500 tons of material annually.'

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'You should always recycle — it's the only responsible choice.'

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'Recycling is a wonderful habit that makes me feel proud of my community.'

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'Imagine a world buried under mountains of trash — that could be our future!'

Question 5

An author describes a thunderstorm as 'furious' and 'angry,' giving the storm human emotions. This technique suggests the author's purpose is to —

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create a vivid, emotional impression for readers

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provide a scientific explanation of thunderstorms

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give factual weather data to readers

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persuade readers to prepare for storms

Question 6

A paraeducator is helping a student understand why the author of a passage takes a strong stance against junk food in schools. The BEST question to ask the student is —

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'Why does the author feel so strongly about this issue?'

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'What is the main character's name?'

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'How many calories are in junk food?'

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'When was this passage written?'

Question 7

A text begins: 'Have you ever wondered why some students struggle to read? Research shows that early intervention can make a significant difference.' The author's primary purpose is most likely to —

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inform and persuade readers about the value of early reading support

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entertain readers with stories about struggling students

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instruct teachers on specific reading techniques

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describe the history of reading education in America