Literary Terms and Concepts

Front

The author's side of the text or story.

Back

Point of View

Front

The way an author looks at a topic or the ideas being described.

Back

Author's Point of View

Front

The way the reader looks at a topic or the ideas being described.

Back

Reader's Point of View

Front

The author's intent or reason for writing.

Back

Author's Purpose

Front

To recognize one thing from others.

Back

Distinguish

Front

Why.

Back

Purpose

Front

Something that can be proven.

Back

Fact

Front

Something someone thinks.

Back

Opinion