Point of View/ Author's purpose 6th Grade

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What is the author?

Back

The person who wrote the story.

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What is the point of view in the following excerpt: 'First, wash your hands and gather all of your materials.'?

Back

Second Person.

Front

Which point of view uses the word 'you'?

Back

2nd person.

Front

What is the author's purpose of a book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes?

Back

TO ENTERTAIN.

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Who is the narrator?

Back

The person who is telling the story.

Front

What is the definition of 'point of view'?

Back

The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

Back

First person uses 'I' or 'we', while third person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is the purpose of an author's writing?

Back

To inform, entertain, persuade, or express an opinion.

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What does it mean to write in second person?

Back

To address the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is an example of first person point of view?

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'I went to the store and bought some candy.'