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. It can be first person, second person, or third person.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person point of view?

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Third person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to write in a way that is enjoyable and engaging for the reader.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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

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Who is the narrator?

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The narrator is the person telling the story.

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What is a flat character?

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A flat character is a simple character that does not undergo significant change or development throughout the story.

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What is a round character?

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A round character is a complex character that undergoes development and change throughout the story.