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Author's Purpose and Point of View

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Author's Purpose & Point of View

English Lanugage Arts

What is an Author's Purpose?

An author's point of view is their attitude toward the subject they're writing about -It shapes how the author writes and influences readers' understanding Examples: -Personal opinion on climate change -Factual report on historical events -Understanding point of view helps readers engage more deeply with the text

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How author's express their purpose

Authors use various techniques to convey their perspective:Word choice: The type of language used (e.g., formal, casual, emotional) Tone: The overall feeling or attitude in the writing (enthusastic, Details included: Specific information, examples, or stories shared Example Strong language and vivid imagery might show passion Neutral or factual language might aim to inform

Ask yourself questions while reading:-What is the main idea of the text? -Which words or phrases stand out? -How does the author feel about the topic? -What evidence supports the author's perspective? -Look for clues in the text that reveal the author's attitude or purpose

Identifying an author's Purpose?

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Why understanding purpose matters...

-Helps develop critical thinking skills-Encourages looking beyond the surface of a text -Allows readers to consider different viewpoints -Improves overall reading comprehension -Useful skill for understanding media and real-world situations

First Person POV

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Second pERSON POV

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tHIRD-PERSON

OMNISCIENT OR LIMTED.

First person pov

In first-person narration, the story is told from the perspective of a character who refers to themselves as "I." The narrator is directly involved in the events and experiences of the story. Pronouns: First-person narratives use pronouns like "I," "me," "my," and "we" (when referring to a group the narrator is a part of).

"I walked through the dark forest, my heart pounding with fear. The trees seemed to close in around me, and I could hear the eerie sounds of the night."

Second Person POV

Second person point of view uses the pronoun "you" to address the reader directly. This perspective immerses the reader into the narrative as if they are a character in the story, experiencing events firsthand.

You walk into the dimly lit room, feeling a chill run down your spine. The air is thick with anticipation as you take a deep breath, your heart pounding in your chest. You glance around, searching for a familiar face, but all you see are shadows dancing against the walls. Suddenly, a voice calls out your name, and you turn, unsure of what to expect next.

Third Person

In third-person narration, the story is told by an external narrator who is not a character in the story. They use pronouns like "he," "she," "it," or "they" to refer to the characters.

Omniscient

Limited

  • Omniscient narrators show what all of the characters are thinking and doing.
  • Limited narrators show the action of the story through the eyes of one character
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P: Persuade- To convince you to do or think something I: Inform- To teach you something or give you information. E: Entertainment- to make you have fun while reading

Omniscient

In the quiet town of Maplewood, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden hue over the quaint houses. Mrs. Johnson, sitting on her porch, sipped her tea, unaware of the storm brewing within her son, Tommy, who was hiding in his room, grappling with feelings of inadequacy. Meanwhile, across the street, Mr. Thompson was planning his retirement party, feeling a mix of excitement and nostalgia, knowing that his time at the company was coming to an end. Little did they know, a surprise awaited them all that would change their lives forever.

Limited

Sarah walked through the dark forest, her heart pounding with fear. The trees seemed to close in around her, and she could hear the eerie sounds of the night."

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