Point of View and Authors Purpose

Front

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

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1st person

Front

Which POV uses "you" and "your" to tell a story?

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2nd person

Front

Point of view is defined as the perspective or vantage point in which a story is being told.

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True

Front

Identify the point of view: "Jonas went to his own desk and began to sort through his school papers from the evening's assignment. But his mind was still on December and the coming Ceremony. Though he had been reassured by the talk with his parents, he hadn't the slightest idea what Assignment the Elders would be selecting for his future..." (Lowry). Options: 1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person Omniscient, 3rd Person Limited

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3rd Person Limited

Front

You know you have to get to class on time, but you decide to stop off at HiLife for some Hot Cheetos. You can’t help it! You love Hot Cheetos but now you have a citation for being late to class.

What is the point of view?

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second person

Front

Who is Sarah in the sentence: "Sarah is my best friend."?

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Third Person

Front

A narrator can see and describe every characters' thoughts.

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Third Person Omniscient

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Third Person Limited is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of...

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one character

Front

Identify the point of view of the excerpt:
“Annabel,” said Jimmy, “give me that rose you are wearing, will you?” Hardly believing that she had heard him right, she unpinned the flower from her dress and placed it in his hand. Jimmy Valentine put on his coat and walked outside the railing toward the front door. As he went he thought he heard a faraway voice that he once knew.
Options: First Person, Third Person; Omniscient, Third Person; Limited, Third Person; Objective

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Third Person; Omniscient

Front

Identify the author's purpose for writing the excerpt: A five paragraph essay where a student argues that people should recycle and not litter.

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To persuade