Point of View and Argument Review

Argument
and
Point of View
Review

• ​focus on one main character (usually the protaginist)

• audience sees the story through the eyes of this character

• reader becomes invested in that character's view of the story

​First Person Point of View

• ​YOU become the narrator

• everything that is happening in the story is happening to you

  • as if you are part of the story

• Examples

  • directions

  • cookbooks

  • choose your own adventure

Second Person Point of View

• ​narrator is NOT part of the story

• narrator knows one character's thoughts and feelings

• doesn't know everything

​Third Person Limited Point of View

• ​narrator is NOT part of the story

• narrator knows everyone's thoughts, feelings, and actions

​ Third Person Omniscient Point of View

Multiple Choice

This is an example of which point of view.

Emily watched as the dog bounded across the meadow, its tail wagging with enthusiasm. She wondered if it had lost its way and needed help finding its owner.

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of second person point of view?

• Sarah was nervous as she approached the podium to give her speech. She glanced at her classmates, all watching her intently, and took a deep breath.

• "I can't believe I aced that math test," I thought to myself. I was relieved because math had always been a struggle for me.

• Little Timmy had thought about how much he wanted a puppy. His parents knew this and decided to surprise him on his birthday. They had been secretly planning to adopt a cute, fluffy golden retriever.

• In the attic, you find an old, dusty book hidden in a corner. You open it and start reading a mysterious story about a hidden treasure.

Multiple Choice

This is an example of which point of view.

In the land of Pecanville, there was a great rivalry between the Walnut and Pecan families. The two clans had hated each other for generations, and the townsfolk were tired of it.

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of third person limited?

• In the kingdom of Silverwood, the queen had a magical amulet that could grant wishes. She loved her amulet. Little did she know that her jealous advisor had plans to steal it.

• On a rainy afternoon, Tommy sat by the window, gazing at the raindrops as they slid down the glass. He felt a sense of calm wash over him.

• Maria noticed the mysterious package on her doorstep. She picked it up and wondered who could have left it there. Her curiosity got the best of her.

• The roller coaster climbed higher and higher, and I clung to the safety bar with all my might. My heart raced as we plummeted down the steep hill.

Multiple Choice

The following statement is an example of second person point of view.

"I can't believe I aced that math test," I thought to myself. I was relieved because math had always been a struggle for me.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

What are the clue words for first person point of view?

• he, she, they

• I, me, you

• I, me, we

• you, your, yours

• focus on facts

• leave out the emotions and opinions

​Objective Point of View

• ​includes emotions and opinions

• may use first person point of view

​​Subjective Point of View

Fill in the Blanks

Does this define objective or subjective?

"based on or influenced by personal feelings, thoughts, or opinions"

Multiple Choice

This is an example of which point of view.

As scientists work to domesticate more wild species, the artic fox should be at the top of their list. They are cute and should be pets.

• objective

• subjective

Multiple Choice

This is an example of which point of view.

Rhinoceros horns are made up of keratin - the same material that makes up our fingernails!

• objective

• subjective

Multiple Choice

This is an example of which point of view.

The best football team of modern time is the New England Patriots. They have won 5 super bowls just since 2002.

• objective

• subjective

Multiple Choice

This is an example of which point of view.

Smoke detectors are required in every classroom. Smoke detectors can help save lives.

• objective

• subjective

Fill in the Blanks

Does this define objective or subjective? "not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts"

This is the authors opinion an a topic.

​​Claim

​This is why the author has the opinion on the topic. These can help convience others to think they way you do about the topic.

Reasons

Facts, statistics, surveys, and studies that relate to your reasons help readers understand your argument and help support your opinion.

​​Evidence

Multiple Choice

Facts and statistics that support your claim

• claim

• reasons

• evidence

Multiple Choice

The overall message, statement, or opinion about an argument the author will prove as true in the text.

• claim

• reasons

• evidence

Multiple Choice

The following statement is an example of a ...

Nuclear power plants are important to stopping the greenhouse effect.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

Multiple Choice

"Despite making up just over 3 percent of the global population of children, American kids consume 40 percent of the world’s toys" (Relevant Magazine).

This statement is a:

• claim

• reason

• evidence

Multiple Choice

a discussion/debate involving 2 different viewpoints.

• claim

• evidence

• argument

• reason

Multiple Choice

used to support the claim; in your own words.

• claim

• evidence

• argument

• reason