Question

What is “point of view” in nonfiction writing?(1 point)
Responses

The view of the person affected by an event
The view of the person affected by an event

The angle at which an object is viewed (from above, from the side, etc.)
The angle at which an object is viewed (from above, from the side, etc.)

The opinion of the author about the topic of their writing.
The opinion of the author about the topic of their writing.

The perspective of the narrator (first person, second person, etc.)
The perspective of the narrator (first person, second person, etc.)
Question 2
Why do you need to pay attention to an author’s point of view?(1 point)
Responses

Because if their point of view is subjective, you shouldn’t listen to what they are saying
Because if their point of view is subjective, you shouldn’t listen to what they are saying

Because if their point of view is objective, you shouldn’t listen to what they are saying
Because if their point of view is objective, you shouldn’t listen to what they are saying

So you can change your opinion to match with the author’s opinion
So you can change your opinion to match with the author’s opinion

So you can decide if you agree or disagree with the way they are presenting their information
So you can decide if you agree or disagree with the way they are presenting their information
Question 3
Does the title of the article “Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s mixed legacy,” make it sound more objective or subjective?(1 point)
Responses

The title makes the article sound like it will be objective, because it seems like the article will focus on the positive aspects of Castro.
The title makes the article sound like it will be objective, because it seems like the article will focus on the positive aspects of Castro.

The title makes the article sound like it will be subjective, because it seems like the article will present opinions from both sides.
The title makes the article sound like it will be subjective, because it seems like the article will present opinions from both sides.

The title makes the article sound like it will be objective, because it seems like the article will present opinions from both sides.
The title makes the article sound like it will be objective, because it seems like the article will present opinions from both sides.

The title makes the article sound like it will be subjective, because it seems like the article will focus on the negative aspects of Castro.
The title makes the article sound like it will be subjective, because it seems like the article will focus on the negative aspects of Castro.
Question 4
“Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s mixed legacy” includes both positive and negative opinions about Castro and his government. Is there a balance between these opinions in the article?(1 point)
Responses

There is mostly a 50-50 balance between positive and negative opinions of Castro in the article.
There is mostly a 50-50 balance between positive and negative opinions of Castro in the article.

The article presents an entirely positive opinion about Castro and his government.
The article presents an entirely positive opinion about Castro and his government.

There are many more positive opinions about Castro than negative opinions in the article.
There are many more positive opinions about Castro than negative opinions in the article.

There are many more negative opinions about Castro than positive opinions in the article.
There are many more negative opinions about Castro than positive opinions in the article.
Question 5
What should you do to make sure a persuasive speech has clarity? (Select all that apply.)(2 points)
Responses

Use formal, technical language related to the topic of your speech.
Use formal, technical language related to the topic of your speech.

Use language that will be easy for your audience to understand.
Use language that will be easy for your audience to understand.

Use language that you are comfortable saying.
Use language that you are comfortable saying.

Use elaborate language that will make you sound smarter.
Use elaborate language that will make you sound smarter.
Question 6
What should you do to make sure a persuasive speech has rhythm? (Select all that apply.)(2 points)
Responses

Choose specific words to emphasize.
Choose specific words to emphasize.

Repeat key words or phrases to establish a pattern.
Repeat key words or phrases to establish a pattern.

Give the lines in your speech the same number of syllables.
Give the lines in your speech the same number of syllables.

Tap your foot as you present your speech.

Answers

Answered by GPT-5 mini
Question 1: The perspective of the narrator (first person, second person, etc.)

Question 2: So you can decide if you agree or disagree with the way they are presenting their information

Question 3: The title makes the article sound like it will be objective, because it seems like the article will present opinions from both sides.

Question 4: There is mostly a 50-50 balance between positive and negative opinions of Castro in the article.

Question 5 (select all that apply):
- Use language that will be easy for your audience to understand.
- Use language that you are comfortable saying.

Question 6 (select all that apply):
- Choose specific words to emphasize.
- Repeat key words or phrases to establish a pattern.

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