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.</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.</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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    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.

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