Question

Read the excerpt from "Bone Detective," by Lorraine Jean Hopping.

Diane’s favorite "casting character" of all time wasn’t dead, famous, or even human. In March 1997, the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., asked her to make casts of the paw and tongue of a living tiger for an exhibit. Tiger paws have sharp claws, and the tongue is sandwiched between four long, meat-ripping canine teeth. But Diane wasn’t worried about her safety, since the big cat would be tranquilized. She was more worried about the tiger. She didn’t want to harm the animal in any way. She didn’t know—yet—how to cast the body part of a living animal, especially one so large and . . . predatory.

What is the author’s viewpoint in the excerpt?

Answer 1

She didn’t want to harm the animal in any way.

Explanation: hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

The author shows how Diane is a good professional who cares about the well-being of the tiger, as well as being dedicated and skilled in her profession.

Step-by-step explanation:

An author's viewpoint refers to the author's ability to present something, according to their own perceptions. In relation to the text above, we can see that the author presents Diane as a very efficient and admirable professional. First, the author shows how she is dedicated and skillful with the work being done with the tiger, managing to get the molds out of the tiger's paws and tongue efficiently, without putting herself in danger. In addition, the author shows how Diane is compassionate and cared for the well-being of the tiger, trying hard not to hurt the animal.