Analyzing Author's Purpose in Elections

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What is the author's main purpose in writing the article?

To criticize the political system and its leaders
To promote a specific candidate's agenda
To analyze the upcoming election and candidate viewpoints (correct)
To discuss the importance of voter registration

What does the article suggest about candidates focusing on minor differences?

It distracts from the real policy issues at hand.
It enhances the overall political discourse.
It may attract voters focused on leadership style. (correct)
It causes voters to become more polarized.

What is the aim of the 'Why I'm Registering Voters' section in the article?

To analyze past voter turnout statistics
To encourage voter registration and involve readers in the election (correct)
To highlight the importance of political debates
To promote a specific political party's viewpoint

What does the author imply about Americans in the 'Looking for Change' section?

<p>They are trapped in their own echo chambers due to social media. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested by Kathleen Hall Jamieson regarding the country's leadership needs?

<p>The country requires leadership that can unify people. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Author's Purpose & Central Idea

Author analyzes upcoming election and candidate viewpoints
Central idea: Need for unifying leadership

Candidate Viewpoints & Differences

Candidates focusing on leadership style might appeal to more voters
Author feels candidates with differing viewpoints spark discussion

Text Feature Analysis

Student selected photo, map or graph as text feature that conveys the central idea

Purpose of "Why I'm Registering Voters" Section

Encourages voter registration
Motivates reader involvement in the election
Aims to increase voter turnout

"Looking for Change" Section Analysis

Americans are entrenched in their "echo chambers"
Internet and social media reinforces this
Difficult for people to see other perspectives

Kathleen Hall Jamieson's Final Remarks

The country needs unifying leadership
Exploring the challenges and potential of achieving this

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Description

This quiz explores the author's analysis of upcoming elections, focusing on candidate viewpoints and the importance of unifying leadership. It examines text features like photos and maps that illustrate the central idea, as well as the effects of social media on public perspectives. Participants will deepen their understanding of voter registration's role and the call for change.