2. Read the passage. What technique is the author using to develop point of view?
"Though zoos are meant to be a joy to viewers and teach lessons about our earth, the zoo jails its inhabitants and passes on faulty knowledge."
a. state a claim
b. persuasive language
c. supporting facts and examples
d. arguments from opposing views ***
Yes, d.
I agree.
To determine the technique the author is using to develop point of view, we can analyze the passage.
In this passage, the author expresses a negative opinion about zoos, stating that they "jail" their inhabitants and provide "faulty knowledge." The author is taking a stance against the concept of zoos and presents their viewpoint.
The technique the author is using to develop point of view in this passage is **a. state a claim**. They state their opinion clearly and directly by making a claim about zoos.