Question

evaluating viewpoints
viewpoints are ways of or about something. reading the text is isnt enough to understand the writers viewpoint. analyze the texts main , occasion, and .
main idea
the main idea tells us what the is about.
example: the following passage discusses the john peter zenger trial in 1733.
no democracy has existed in the modern world without the existence of a free press.
newspapers and pamphlets allow for the exchange of ideas and for the voicing of dissent. when a corrupt government holds power, the press becomes a critical weapon.
it organizes opposition and can help revolutionary ideas spread. the trial of john peter zenger, a new york printer, was an important step toward this most precious freedom for american colonists.
this passages main idea is that a free allows citizens to express their about the government and other matters in a democratic society.
occasion
when determining occasion, consider the and of the text.
example: the declaration of independence was written during the time of the american revolution when the continental congress met in philadelphia.

Explanation:

Viewpoints are ways of thinking or feeling about something. Just reading text isn't enough; one must analyze main idea, occasion and audience. The main - idea tells what the text is about. In the Zenger example, the main idea is that a free press allows citizens to express opinions. When determining occasion, consider the time and place of the text as shown in the Declaration of Independence example.

Answer:

Viewpoints are ways of thinking or feeling about something. Reading the text isn't enough to understand the writer's viewpoint. Analyze the text's main idea, occasion, and audience. The main idea tells us what the text is about. This passage’s main idea is that a free press allows citizens to express their opinions about the government and other matters in a democratic society. When determining occasion, consider the time and place of the text.