Text Structure, Story Elements, and Point of View

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. Common structures include chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

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What are story elements?

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Story elements are the components that make up a story, including characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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What is point of view in a story?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told. It can be first person, second person, or third person.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the perspective of a character in the story.

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What is second person point of view?

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Second person point of view uses 'you' and addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is third person point of view?

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Third person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is a problem in a story?

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A problem in a story is a challenge or conflict that the characters must face and resolve.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or being that plays a role in the story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.