Point of View & Author's Purpose

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What is Point of View?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told, indicating who is narrating the story.

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What is the First Person Point of View?

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The first person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is the Second Person Point of View?

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The second person point of view uses 'you' and directly addresses the reader, making them a character in the story.

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What is the Third Person Point of View?

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The third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides an outside perspective on the characters and events.

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What is Author's Purpose?

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Author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement through storytelling.

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What is an example of a text that informs?

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A textbook or an article that provides factual information about a subject.

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What is an example of a text that persuades?

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An advertisement or a speech that encourages people to buy a product or support a cause.