Analyze an author’s point of view and purpose in a text.
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Analyze an author’s point of view and purpose in a text.
1
During rehearsal, the actors rushed an important scene. The director asked them to pause before the final line and hold their positions afterward. The slower pacing made the character’s decision easier to understand. What is the author’s main purpose?
○ to report how evidence guided a public-space change
○ to show how testing improves communication
○ to illustrate how pacing affects meaning
2
Tariq’s first map used tiny labels that his classmates could not read. He enlarged the labels, added a key, and asked two classmates to test the revision. Both could follow the route without help. What is the author’s main purpose?
○ to show how testing improves communication
○ to model careful evaluation of conflicting sources
○ to explain how coastal grasses support dunes
3
The school considered replacing a paved corner with a rain garden. A paved surface sends water quickly toward drains, while soil and plants hold some rain where it falls. The garden would require care but could reduce runoff. What is the author’s main purpose?
○ to compare a proposed rain garden with pavement
○ to illustrate how pacing affects meaning
○ to explain how coastal grasses support dunes
4
A town survey found that many riders avoided one bus stop after dark. Officials added lighting and trimmed shrubs that blocked the view from the road. In a follow-up survey, more riders reported feeling comfortable there. What is the author’s main purpose?
○ to show how testing improves communication
○ to illustrate how pacing affects meaning
○ to report how evidence guided a public-space change
5
Researchers placed identical containers in sun and shade, added equal amounts of water, and measured them each day. The sunny container lost water faster. The controlled setup helped isolate sunlight as a factor. What is the author’s main purpose?
○ to compare a proposed rain garden with pavement
○ to report how evidence guided a public-space change
○ to explain the result of a controlled investigation
6
Nia found two articles making opposite claims about a new trail. Instead of choosing the one she liked, she checked their authors, dates, evidence, and funding. One article cited current field measurements; the other offered no sources. What is the author’s main purpose?
○ to show how testing improves communication
○ to report how evidence guided a public-space change
○ to model careful evaluation of conflicting sources
Answer key
Answer key
1
During rehearsal, the actors rushed an important scene. The director asked them to pause before the final line and hold their positions afterward. The slower pacing made the character’s decision easier to understand. What is the author’s main purpose?
to illustrate how pacing affects meaning
2
Tariq’s first map used tiny labels that his classmates could not read. He enlarged the labels, added a key, and asked two classmates to test the revision. Both could follow the route without help. What is the author’s main purpose?
to show how testing improves communication
3
The school considered replacing a paved corner with a rain garden. A paved surface sends water quickly toward drains, while soil and plants hold some rain where it falls. The garden would require care but could reduce runoff. What is the author’s main purpose?
to compare a proposed rain garden with pavement
4
A town survey found that many riders avoided one bus stop after dark. Officials added lighting and trimmed shrubs that blocked the view from the road. In a follow-up survey, more riders reported feeling comfortable there. What is the author’s main purpose?
to report how evidence guided a public-space change
5
Researchers placed identical containers in sun and shade, added equal amounts of water, and measured them each day. The sunny container lost water faster. The controlled setup helped isolate sunlight as a factor. What is the author’s main purpose?
to explain the result of a controlled investigation
6
Nia found two articles making opposite claims about a new trail. Instead of choosing the one she liked, she checked their authors, dates, evidence, and funding. One article cited current field measurements; the other offered no sources. What is the author’s main purpose?
to model careful evaluation of conflicting sources
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Grade 8 Author’s point of view and purpose in Grade 8
Grade 8 English practice: Analyze an author’s point of view and purpose in a text.
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