Author's Purpose & POV

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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. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or express feelings.

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What are the three main types of author's purpose?

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1. To inform 2. To persuade 3. To entertain

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the title, the content, and the language used. Consider what the author wants the reader to feel or do.

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What pronouns indicate first person point of view?

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Pronouns like I, me, my, and we.

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What pronouns indicate third person point of view?

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Pronouns like he, she, they, them, and people's names.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is the purpose of an advertisement?

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To persuade someone to buy a product or service.

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What type of text is likely to inform?

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A non-fiction textbook.

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

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First person uses I and we, while third person uses he, she, they, and names.