Author's Purpose & Perspective

2. Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. Paradox: A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but may express a truth.
3. Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts.
5. A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
8. A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
10. Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another.
12. The quality of being trusted and believed in.
16. Based on personal opinions, interpretations, and feelings.
18. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
19. The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
20. A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
21. The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

1. The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
4. The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries with it.
6. The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.
7. Clearly and directly expressed or stated.
9. Open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning.
11. A subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
13. To use ambiguous language with a deceptive intent.
14. Implied though not plainly expressed.
15. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock people or society.
17. The act of convincing someone to believe or do something.