Question

determining author’s purpose — quiz — level g
did the officials make the right decision? their position was that the u.s. constitution guarantees freedom of expression, such as through music, just as it does freedom of speech. while this is certainly true, the officials should remember that the constitution is for everyone, not just noisy musicians. yes, it protects the freedom of people who want to express themselves through music, but it also protects the rights of people who don’t want to be disturbed by unreasonably loud noise. so towns and cities should pass laws—laws that are fair to everyone—to limit the volume of music in public places.
if the town were to pass a law that enforced consideration of others, then unreasonably loud musicians could be forced to turn down the volume or leave. meanwhile, considerate musicians would be free to go on making music as before, keeping the town fun and exciting.
sounds reasonable, right? so why wouldn’t all street musicians be able to get behind laws like this? as it turns
which statement best describes the author’s point of view about loud street musicians?
the author is persuaded by other points of view to change her mind.
the author changes her point of view throughout the passage.
the author does not develop a single, clear point of view.
the author keeps the same point of view throughout the passage.

Explanation:

To determine the author's point of view, we analyze the passage. The author starts by acknowledging the officials' stance on freedom of expression but then argues that the Constitution is for everyone, including those who don't want to be disturbed by loud noise. The author consistently advocates for fair laws to limit music volume in public places, showing a consistent point of view.

• The first option is incorrect because the author is not persuaded to change her mind; she presents her own argument.
• The second option is incorrect as the author's point of view remains consistent, not changing throughout the passage.
• The third option is incorrect because the author does have a clear point of view (supporting fair laws to balance the rights of musicians and those disturbed by noise).
• The fourth option is correct as the author maintains the same point of view: that towns should pass fair laws to limit loud music in public places, considering everyone's rights.

Answer:

D. The author keeps the same point of view throughout the passage.