Author’s Attitude

Author’s attitude asks how the author feels about the subject: positive, negative, neutral, or cautious. The tone words in the answer must match the passage’s actual language. Mild passages get mild answers.

Example

Words like "unfortunately" and "overlooked" signal a critical attitude toward the standard view.

See also

• Primary Purpose
• Main Idea
• Paragraph Function

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Last updated October 12, 2026