Analyzing Point of View and Purpose

Front

Point of view

Back

Perspective from which a text is written.

Front

First person point of view:

Back

Author uses 'I' or 'we' to refer to themselves.

Front

Second person point of view:

Back

Author uses 'you' to address the reader directly.

Front

Third person point of view:

Back

Author uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' for characters.

Front

Purpose:

Back

Author's intention in writing a text.

Front

Common purposes for writing?

Back

All of the above.

Front

Type of text that informs about a current event:

Back

A news article

Front

Type of text to persuade readers to buy a product:

Back

An advertisement.

Front

Author's background and biases influence perspective:

Back

Less objective.

Front

Example of first person point of view:

Back

A personal narrative.