Question

Which does the phrase author's purpose describe? (1 point)
• the way an author feels about the topic of the text
• a thesis statement that makes a claim
• the evidence an author gives to support his or her claim
• the reason an author writes a text

Answer 1

In an informational text, which is an author's point of view? (1 point)
• the reason an author writes a text
• the way an author feels about the topic of the text
• the exact vocabulary an author uses to convey information
• the narrator of a text

Answer 2

Why is it important to evaluate the author's purpose when reading an informational text? (1 point)
• It can explain what the author's opinion is on the information presented.
• It can help a reader determine what an author wants them to learn from the text.
• It can suggest how the reader should feel about the information in the text.
• It can highlight the qualifications a writer has in a certain field.

Answer 3

How can you determine what an author's point of view is? (1 point)
• Ask yourself, "What does the author want me to think about this topic?"
• Ask yourself, "When did the author publish this text?"
• Ask yourself, "Who are the author's sources?"
• Ask yourself, "Where is the author from?"