POV and Author's Purpose

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What does P.I.E. stand for in the context of author's purpose?

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P.I.E. stands for Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the main purpose of an instruction booklet for a video game?

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The main purpose is to Inform.

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What does 'point of view' mean in literature?

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Point of view refers to the attitude or tone of how the narrator is speaking in a story.

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What is the main purpose of a letter asking for a skate park?

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The main purpose is to Persuade.

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Identify the point of view in the following text: 'As the train pulled into the station, we finally met eyes.'

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1st-person.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What is the difference between 1st-person and 3rd-person point of view?

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1st-person uses 'I' or 'we', while 3rd-person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is an example of a text that aims to entertain?

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A fictional story or a novel.

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What is the main purpose of a news article?

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To Inform.

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What does it mean if a text is written in 2nd-person point of view?

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It addresses the reader directly using 'you'.