Reading ComprehensionAuthor's point of viewDefinition of an Author's Point of View
1. What is an author’s point of view?
A. the subject that an author writes about
B. the reference materials an author uses
C. a fact that strengthens an argument
D. a perspective on a topic or idea
2. What is the authors’ main purpose in this text?
A. to argue that connecting high schools with their communities will improve the schools
B. to describe the role that businesses and nonprofits can play in serving youth
C. to explain why having a strong high school education is important for career success
D. to explain the difference between high schools that are successful and those that are failing
3. How would an author’s use of allusion in an informational text advance the author’s purpose?
A. by comparing, contrasting, or connecting people or events
B. by asking questions, sometimes repeating the same one
C. by using words that bring on emotional or cultural responses
D. by drawing attention to a key word or phrase
4. The article “In these days of scrolling and outrage, have we lost our ability to discuss art?” by Sam Byers addresses the public’s response to Maggi Hambling’s sculpture for early feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, which is a naked “everywoman” on top of a hilly column of silver. The online responses were mostly critical. How does the connotation for the word fertile contribute to the author’s point of view?
A. The negative connotation supports the author’s opinion that the public should not respond to artwork in an online forum because it breeds conflict.
B. The negative connotation highlights the author’s view that the online response should be negative in nature.
C. The positive connotation reinforces the author’s view that the sculpture represents Mary Wollstonecraft better than any other depiction of the early feminist.
D. The positive connotation contributes to the author’s point of view that we should embrace the abundant responses to art.