Author's Point of View and Purpose
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's point of view?
Back
The author's point of view is the author's opinion or attitude towards a subject.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to identify the author's point of view?
Back
To understand bias and evaluate credibility.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the second person point of view in literature?
Back
The second person point of view directly addresses the reader, using pronouns like 'you' and 'your,' creating a sense of immediacy and involvement.
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the author's purpose refer to?
Back
The reason or intention behind the author's writing.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What can you infer about the author's purpose if a text is filled with emotional language?
Back
The author's purpose is to evoke emotions and connect with the reader on a personal level.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is bias in the context of an author's point of view?
Back
Bias refers to a tendency to favor one perspective or opinion over others, which can affect the credibility of the writing.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between author's point of view and author's purpose?
Back
The author's point of view is their opinion or attitude towards a subject, while the author's purpose is the reason or intention behind their writing.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
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