Purpose vs. POV vs. Perspective

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why someone writes. It can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to write?

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Reenact.

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What does POV stand for?

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Point of View.

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True or False: The author's purpose can change depending on the audience.

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True.

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What is perspective in writing?

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Perspective refers to the way a story is told, influenced by the narrator's experiences and beliefs.

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True or False: A story can have multiple points of view.

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True.

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What is the difference between purpose and perspective?

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Purpose is the reason for writing, while perspective is the viewpoint from which the story is told.

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Give an example of a purpose for writing.

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To inform the reader about climate change.

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What is an example of a point of view?

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First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we'.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

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To infer means to make an educated guess based on clues in the text.