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What is point of view?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told or an opinion is expressed.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look at two or more things to see how they are alike.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look at two or more things to see how they are different.

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What is the author's point of view?

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The author's point of view is their opinion or feelings about a topic expressed in their writing.

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What is 1st person point of view?

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1st person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and tells the story from the narrator's perspective.

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What is 2nd person point of view?

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2nd person point of view uses 'you' and addresses the reader directly.

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What is 3rd person point of view?

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3rd person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and tells the story from an outside perspective.

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How can you tell if an author has a positive point of view?

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An author has a positive point of view if they express happiness, excitement, or good feelings about a topic.

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How can you tell if an author has a negative point of view?

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An author has a negative point of view if they express sadness, anger, or bad feelings about a topic.

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What is an example of comparing?

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An example of comparing is saying both cats and dogs are popular pets.