Author's Point of View and Purpose

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What is the author's point of view when a character uses the pronouns I, me, my, mine, we, our, ours?

Back

First-person point of view.

Front

What is the author's purpose when they give directions on how to do something?

Back

Explain.

Front

What is the author's point of view when the narrator tells the story from the viewpoint of one character and shares their thoughts and feelings?

Back

Third person limited.

Front

What is the author's point of view when the narrator has unlimited knowledge of all characters' thoughts and feelings?

Back

Third person omniscient.

Front

What is the author's purpose when they aim to give factual information?

Back

Inform.

Front

What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?

Back

Point of view.

Front

What is the author's purpose when they try to convince the reader of something?

Back

Persuade.

Front

What is the term for a narrative style that uses 'you' to address the reader directly?

Back

Second-person point of view.

Front

What is the author's purpose when they aim to entertain the reader?

Back

Entertain.

Front

What is the term for a narrative style that provides insight into multiple characters' thoughts and feelings?

Back

Third person omniscient.