Author's Purpose, Perspective, & Text Structures

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Note from the author:

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Author's Purpose, Perspective, & Text Structures

Last updated about 6 years ago

18 questions

Note from the author:

This assignment includes embedded videos on author's purpose, main idea and text structures.

Watching the videos below, and read each passage to answer the questions which follow by choosing the most applicable answer. 

Passage 1:
Many people use the words cyborg and android interchangeably when, in fact, they have different meanings. Both terms refer to beings powered by robotics, but an android is powered entirely by robots. Though androids are completely mechanical, they are designed to look like humans. They may have synthetic skin, hair, and other features, but no human organs. On the other hand, cyborgs are part human and part machine. They may have robotic hands, legs, or eyes, but all cyborgs have surgically implanted technologies that enhance their abilities.

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Passage 2:
You may think it’s bad to forget your homework, but what if you forgot who you were? Amnesia is a condition where a person loses some of their memories, like details about their personal identity, but still may remember how to do things, like play a piano. One type of Amnesia is called post-traumatic amnesia. Posttraumatic amnesia is usually due to a head injury (like a serious fall or knock on the head). The degree of memory loss may be related to the force of the injury. A simple whiplash may cause a person to forget the moments before the accident, but a more severe injury may cause a greater loss. For example, the victim may not remember who certain people are or may forget details about their own identities.

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Passage 3:
Most American families can afford to buy cotton candy these days, but it wasn’t always that way. Cotton candy was first made in Europe during the 17th century, but making it back then took a lot of work and most people couldn’t afford it. In 1897 William Morrison and John Wharton invented machine-spun cotton candy. This made cotton candy much cheaper to produce. People fell in love with the treat when Morrison and Wharton introduced it at the 1904 World’s Fair. Morrison and Wharton called the treat “fairy floss,” it was Joseph Lascaux who actually called the treat “cotton candy” in 1921. The next big breakthrough came in the 1970s, when a machine was invented that created the cotton candy and packaged it automatically. This made producing and distributing cotton candy cheaper and easier than ever. Now cotton candy can be found in carnivals, fairs, and circuses around the world. Aside from the delicious taste, the best part about today’s cotton candy is its affordability.

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Author's Purpose
Think about the texts described and choose the best answer(s) for the author's purpose.

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This assignment includes embedded videos on author's purpose, main idea and text structures.

Watching the videos below, and read each passage to answer the questions which follow by choosing the most applicable answer. 

Passage 1:
Many people use the words cyborg and android interchangeably when, in fact, they have different meanings. Both terms refer to beings powered by robotics, but an android is powered entirely by robots. Though androids are completely mechanical, they are designed to look like humans. They may have synthetic skin, hair, and other features, but no human organs. On the other hand, cyborgs are part human and part machine. They may have robotic hands, legs, or eyes, but all cyborgs have surgically implanted technologies that enhance their abilities.

Identify the text structure that best fits the organization of this passage.

Which of the following statements best explains your identification of the text structure

The text highlights the issue of disability and presents robotic replacements as a solution.

The text describes the features of androids and cyborgs.

The text details the discovery and creation of androids and cyborgs.

The text highlights the similarities and differences between androids and cyborgs.

Which statement best explains the author's purpose for this text?

The purpose of this text is to persuade the reader that androids are superior to cyborgs.

The purpose of this text is to inform the reader of the similarities and differences between androids and cyborgs.

The purpose of this text is to entertain readers of science fiction by telling them about androids and cyborgs.

Choose the statement that best captures the author's main idea.

Androids and cyborgs are interchangeable.

Androids and cyborgs are both powered by robotics.

Androids are entirely powered by robotics.

Androids are designed to look like humans.

Passage 2:
You may think it’s bad to forget your homework, but what if you forgot who you were? Amnesia is a condition where a person loses some of their memories, like details about their personal identity, but still may remember how to do things, like play a piano. One type of Amnesia is called post-traumatic amnesia. Posttraumatic amnesia is usually due to a head injury (like a serious fall or knock on the head). The degree of memory loss may be related to the force of the injury. A simple whiplash may cause a person to forget the moments before the accident, but a more severe injury may cause a greater loss. For example, the victim may not remember who certain people are or may forget details about their own identities.

Identify the text structure that best fits the organization of this passage.

Choose the statement that best captures the author's main idea.

More severe injuries cause greater memory loss.

Amnesia occurs when people lose their memories.

Amnesia can occur due to taumatic injury.

People with amnesia can remember some things, like how to play the piano.

Passage 3:
Most American families can afford to buy cotton candy these days, but it wasn’t always that way. Cotton candy was first made in Europe during the 17th century, but making it back then took a lot of work and most people couldn’t afford it. In 1897 William Morrison and John Wharton invented machine-spun cotton candy. This made cotton candy much cheaper to produce. People fell in love with the treat when Morrison and Wharton introduced it at the 1904 World’s Fair. Morrison and Wharton called the treat “fairy floss,” it was Joseph Lascaux who actually called the treat “cotton candy” in 1921. The next big breakthrough came in the 1970s, when a machine was invented that created the cotton candy and packaged it automatically. This made producing and distributing cotton candy cheaper and easier than ever. Now cotton candy can be found in carnivals, fairs, and circuses around the world. Aside from the delicious taste, the best part about today’s cotton candy is its affordability.

Identify the text structure that best fits the organization of this passage.

Which of the following statements best explains your identification of the text structure

The author explains how cotton candy was not an affordable snack in the past.

The author compares cotton candy of today to "fairy floss" of the past.

The author details the history of cotton candy.

The author decribes cotton candy.

Author's Purpose
Think about the texts described and choose the best answer(s) for the author's purpose.

Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay.

To persuade

To inform

To entertain

Chippers are the crispiest, crunchiest, and most delicious brand of chips you will ever taste. Buy a bag today.

To persuade

To entertain

To inform

The school fair is right around the corner, and tickets have just gone on sale. Even though you may be busy, you will still want to reserve just one day out of an entire year to relax and have fun with us. Even if you don’t have much money, you don’t have to worry. A school fair is a community event, and therefore prices are kept low.

To entertain

To persuade

To inform

Go North on I-10 to Cortaro Road. Exit there and get into the rightmost lane. Turn right onto Cortaro Road and drive for 3 miles to your destination.

To entertain

To inform

To persuade

"Mercy?" What's that?" he asked, continuing.

To entertain

To persuade

To inform

I do well in school, and people think I am smart because of it. But it’s not true. In fact, three years ago I struggled in school. However, two years ago I decided to get serious about school and made a few changes. First, I decided I would become interested in whatever was being taught, regardless of what other people thought. I also decided I would work hard every day and never give up on any assignment. I decided to never, never fall behind. Finally, I decided to make school a priority over friends and fun.

To persuade

To inform

To entertain

Last week we installed a kitty door so that our cat could come and go as she pleases. Unfortunately, we ran into a problem. Our cat was afraid to use the kitty door. We tried pushing her through, and that caused her to be even more afraid. It took more than a week of food bribes and cajoling, but finally she figured it out and uses it regularly now, without fear.

To persuade

To inform

To entertain

Here is the perfect system for cleaning your room. First, move all of the items that do not have a proper place to the center of the room. Get rid of at least five things that you have not used within the last year. Take out all of the trash, and place all of the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. Now find a location for each of the items you had placed in the center of the room.

To inform

To persuade

To entertain

Mandatory minimum sentencing is harmful to the human race. It is a form of discrimination; many people receive long sentences for minor crimes. We should overturn mandatory minimum sentencing rules and give judges more leeway in their decision-making.

To persuade

To entertain

To inform

The Food Network's recipe for German chocolate cake

To inform

To persuade

To entertain

Identify the text structure that best fits the organization of this passage.

Description

Cause & Effect

Sequential/Chronological

Problem & Solution

Compare & Contrast

Which of the following statements best explains your identification of the text structure

The text highlights the issue of disability and presents robotic replacements as a solution.

The text describes the features of androids and cyborgs.

The text details the discovery and creation of androids and cyborgs.

The text highlights the similarities and differences between androids and cyborgs.

Which statement best explains the author's purpose for this text?

The purpose of this text is to persuade the reader that androids are superior to cyborgs.

The purpose of this text is to inform the reader of the similarities and differences between androids and cyborgs.

The purpose of this text is to entertain readers of science fiction by telling them about androids and cyborgs.

Choose the statement that best captures the author's main idea.

Androids and cyborgs are interchangeable.

Androids and cyborgs are both powered by robotics.

Androids are entirely powered by robotics.

Androids are designed to look like humans.

Identify the text structure that best fits the organization of this passage.

Compare & Contrast

Cause & Effect

Sequential/Chronological

Description

Problem & Solution

Choose the statement that best captures the author's main idea.

More severe injuries cause greater memory loss.

Amnesia occurs when people lose their memories.

Amnesia can occur due to taumatic injury.

People with amnesia can remember some things, like how to play the piano.

Identify the text structure that best fits the organization of this passage.

Description

Problem & Solution

Compare & Contrast

Sequential/Chronological

Cause & Effect

Which of the following statements best explains your identification of the text structure

The author explains how cotton candy was not an affordable snack in the past.

The author compares cotton candy of today to "fairy floss" of the past.

The author details the history of cotton candy.

The author decribes cotton candy.

Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

To persuade

To inform

To entertain

Chippers are the crispiest, crunchiest, and most delicious brand of chips you will ever taste. Buy a bag today.

To persuade

To entertain

To inform

The school fair is right around the corner, and tickets have just gone on sale. Even though you may be busy, you will still want to reserve just one day out of an entire year to relax and have fun with us. Even if you don’t have much money, you don’t have to worry. A school fair is a community event, and therefore prices are kept low.

To entertain

To persuade

To inform

Go North on I-10 to Cortaro Road. Exit there and get into the rightmost lane. Turn right onto Cortaro Road and drive for 3 miles to your destination.

To entertain

To inform

To persuade

"Mercy?" What's that?" he asked, continuing.

To entertain

To persuade

To inform

I do well in school, and people think I am smart because of it. But it’s not true. In fact, three years ago I struggled in school. However, two years ago I decided to get serious about school and made a few changes. First, I decided I would become interested in whatever was being taught, regardless of what other people thought. I also decided I would work hard every day and never give up on any assignment. I decided to never, never fall behind. Finally, I decided to make school a priority over friends and fun.

To persuade

To inform

To entertain

Last week we installed a kitty door so that our cat could come and go as she pleases. Unfortunately, we ran into a problem. Our cat was afraid to use the kitty door. We tried pushing her through, and that caused her to be even more afraid. It took more than a week of food bribes and cajoling, but finally she figured it out and uses it regularly now, without fear.

To persuade

To inform

To entertain

Here is the perfect system for cleaning your room. First, move all of the items that do not have a proper place to the center of the room. Get rid of at least five things that you have not used within the last year. Take out all of the trash, and place all of the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. Now find a location for each of the items you had placed in the center of the room.

To inform

To persuade

To entertain

Mandatory minimum sentencing is harmful to the human race. It is a form of discrimination; many people receive long sentences for minor crimes. We should overturn mandatory minimum sentencing rules and give judges more leeway in their decision-making.

To persuade

To entertain

To inform

The Food Network's recipe for German chocolate cake

To inform

To persuade

To entertain