1. which statement is true about an author’s viewpoint? viewpoint is the author’s perspective or the opinion the author expresses. you cannot identify viewpoint in speeches. the first sentence of a passage always expresses the author’s viewpoint. viewpoint, or purpose, is the author’s reason for writing.

True or false: a writer uses ellipses to indicate an omission or that something has been left out of a direct quote.

Read this line from the poem. and while i thus at random rove what effect does alliteration have in this line? a. it emphasizes the unpredictability of the speaker's pursuit of pleasure. b.it makes the speaker seem fair and impartial. c. it adds a lighthearted tone to the speaker's words. d.it contributes to the sorrowful tone of the poem.

Which best explains rev. simon hosack’s reaction to stanton’s feelings about behaving like a boy?