Point of View/Author's Perspective FLASHCARD

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The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
What point of view is this paragraph written in? Options: 1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person

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1st Person

Front

What is the author's perspective on running? The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

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The author believes running is a time to think.

Front

What point of view is the paragraph written in? I love to watch birds! It always amazes me how they can build those nests! I like to leave scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find. They'll use these things and weave them into a nest. Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds can use all the help they can get. Options: 1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person

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1st Person

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What statement below most likely represents the author's perspective?
I love to watch birds! It always amazes me how they can build those nests! I like to leave scraps of hair and yarn out for them to find. They'll use these things and weave them into a nest. Being a parent is a hard job, and the birds can use all the help they can get.

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Humans should help birds build their nest.

Front

From what point of view is the paragraph written in? It all began when Ms. Frizzle showed our class a film strip about the human body. We knew trouble was about to start, because we knew Ms. Frizzle was the strangest teacher in the school.

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1st Person

Front

From what point of view is the paragraph written in? The next morning, Mr. Sir marched the boys to another section of the lake, and each boy dug his own hole, five feet deep and five feet wide. Stanley was glad to be away from the big hole. At least now he knew just how much he had to dig for the day. And it was a relief not to have other shovels swinging past his face, or the Warden hanging around. Options: 1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person

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3rd Person

Front

What is the author's viewpoint about bees? "Some people are afraid of bees, but without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers and fruits. Bees come to the plant to drink the nectar, and pollen on the plant sticks to the bee's feet. Bees leave some of the pollen on the next plant that they land on. This helps to make new plants."

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The author views bees as helpful.

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What statement below most likely represents the author's perspective regarding dolphins and human interaction?

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The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.