Author POV

Which question would you NOT ask yourself to help determine an author's point of view?

Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight other animals because of their impressive size.

Choose the best answer.

The author believes that:

Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight other animals because of their impressive size.

The author believes gorillas are misunderstood. How does he/she distinguish his/her position from the position of most people?

What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community.

Part A: What is the author's main purpose?

What do you do with aluminum cans (1)? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash (2). If you recycle, you will help the environment (3). The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin (4). Your effort will help save your community.

PART B: Which sentence best supports the author's main purpose?