Point of View and Authors Purpose

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view is the perspective or vantage point from which a story is told.

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What are the different types of point of view?

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1. First Person: The narrator is a character in the story. 2. Second Person: The narrator addresses the reader as 'you'. 3. Third Person Limited: The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character. 4. Third Person Omniscient: The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is the first person point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is the second person point of view?

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A narrative style that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is the third person limited point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is the third person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express an opinion.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.