Understanding Author's Perspective and Point of View

What does it mean to identify the author's perspective?

• To find out the author's favorite color

• To understand the author's feelings about the subject

• To rewrite the text in your own words

• To correct grammatical errors in the text

What does the term 'point of view' refer to in literature?

• The author's personal opinion

• The genre of the story

• The manner in which a story is narrated

• The length of the story

Which point of view involves the use of 'I, me, my'?

• First person

• None of the above

• Third person

• Second person

What does 'third person' point of view involve?

• Use of 'you' and 'your'

• Narration from the author's perspective

• Use of 'he', 'she', 'they'

• Direct address to the reader

Why is the second person point of view rare in narratives?

• It is too difficult to write

• Authors prefer first person

• It directly addresses the reader with 'you'

• It makes the story less interesting

How does perspective differ from point of view?

• Perspective includes personal experiences and feelings

• There is no difference

• Perspective is solely based on factual information

• Perspective is about the narrator's position in the story

Why is understanding different perspectives important in storytelling?

• It is not important

• It allows readers to see the story from only one angle

• It enriches the narrative by showing different viewpoints

• It helps in creating a more engaging plot

What influences a person's perspective?

• Their favorite color

• The current weather

• Their age

• Their background knowledge and experiences

How can background knowledge influence perspective?

• It can make perspectives more similar

• It has no influence

• It only influences academic perspectives

• It can lead to different interpretations of the same event

How might Sally and John react differently to seeing a big dog without a leash?

• They would both want to pet the dog

• Sally might feel comfortable, while John might feel scared

• They would both be scared

• John would be indifferent, while Sally would be scared