Point of View
The term "POV" is an abbreviated or shortened form of the words:
Point of View
What is an author's purpose?
Why an author is writing the text.
With its sun-drenched lifeguard towers, bronzed surfers and bikini-clad volleyball players, Will Rogers State Beach is one of the most recognizable stretches of sand in the world thanks to the global cult classic "Baywatch".
But now the iconic beach is surrounded by the ruins of burned homes and palm trees, its parking lot a sorting ground for hazardous waste from the wildfires. The beach babes have been replaced by Environmental Protection Agency crews in hazmat suits sifting through melted electric car batteries and other hazardous waste before it's trucked away to landfills.
"If we are delayed with [clean up], the risk of impacting the ocean, it goes up again."
Author wants to encourage clean up efforts.
Author's Purpose?
And when you wake up next to him in the middle of the night
With your head in your hands, you're nothing more than his wife
And when you think about me all of those years ago
You're standing face-to-face with "I told you so"
Tell her lover that she will regret not being honest with herself.
Why is it important to know what an author's POV might be?
Helps us know their bias and question what parts of their writing might be true or not.
Why is it important to know what the purpose of an author is?
The purpose lets us know what the author is trying to get us to do:
Making us buy things? Analyze if the writer might be exaggerating.
AP News
Industry experts were expecting the index to reflect a drop in retail egg prices because wholesale egg prices dropped significantly in March. University of Arkansas agricultural economist Jada Thompson said the wholesale prices did not start dropping until mid-March, so there may not have been enough time for the average price for the month to decline even though prices started to fall at the end of the month. And grocery stores may not have immediately passed on the lower prices.
Author wants to inform consumers that egg prices may remain expensive for a while.
What is the author’s purpose?
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Don't you need me like I need you now?
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy
All you gotta do is just meet me at the
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The author’s purpose is to encourage her lover to not sleepy yet and meet at their apartment instead.
What is the POV of this text:
College is worthless. Perhaps back in the days, getting a college degree would have gotten you far in life. You could get a great paying job that'll help you finance a house and a car. Nowadays, a college degree won't even help you get into McDonald's.
The author feels that going to college is not worth it because you can't guarantee a good job with a degree anymore.
What is the purpose of the author?
College is worthless. Perhaps back in the days, getting a college degree would have gotten you far in life. You could get a great paying job that'll help you finance a house and a car. Nowadays, a college degree won't even help you get into McDonald's.
The author's purpose is to try and discourage others from getting a college degree.
Author's Purpose?
The district's board passed a resolution in June in a 5-2 vote calling for a prohibition on students' use of cellphones and social media throughout the entire school day.
Board member Nick Melvoin said the resolution is aimed at combating cyberbullying and promoting focus and concentration in the classroom. The proposal cited research indicating the impacts of excessive cellphone use associated with increased stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, feelings of aggression, and suicidal thoughts in adolescents.
The author wants to inform people of why the ban on phones is happening.
What is the author’s purpose in “Wildflower” by Billie Eilish?
She was your girl
You showed her the world
But fell out of love and you both let go
She was cryin’ on my shoulder
All I could do was hold her
Only made us closer until July
Now, I know that you love me
You don't need to remind me
I should put it all behind me, shouldn't I?
But I see her in the back of my mind all the time
Like a fever, like I’m burning alive, like a sign
Did I cross the line?
The author’s purpose is to reveal to her partner that though she knows she is loved, she will always worry of her partner’s previous partner.
What are the clue words in this text that tells us it's POV?
As the Harvard Women’s Health Watch reported, “Dozens of studies have shown that people who have satisfying relationships with family, friends and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer.
For those seeking a health-promoting lifestyle, it’s not enough to focus on eating your veggies and getting regular exercise. Dr. Seppala advises: “Don’t forget to connect.” -Jane Brody
satisfying relationships, community, friends, family, happier, fewer health problems, live longer, not enough to focus on veggies, exercise, connect
What is the purpose of this text from Jane Brody?
As the Harvard Women’s Health Watch reported, “Dozens of studies have shown that people who have satisfying relationships with family, friends and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer.
For those seeking a health-promoting lifestyle, it’s not enough to focus on eating your veggies and getting regular exercise. Dr. Seppala advises: “Don’t forget to connect.”
Jane Brody wants people to socialize more.
What is the author’s purpose in this CNN News Article?
Brianna Rasmussen, a 27-year-old Sanders supporter from St. George, Utah, traveled 120 miles with her fiancé to attend a Sanders rally in Las Vegas last month. She said she was concerned about women’s rights and abortion access, as well as threats to Medicare – her grandmother depended on the program to pay for her cancer treatment. Her mother, who she said was just diagnosed with breast cancer, is stressed about dipping into her 401k to pay for treatment due to the state of the stock market.
Rasmussen said Bernie Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez were among the few politicians from whom people are hearing.
The author’s purpose is to show that the politicians who care about people’s health care/financial situation are Bernie Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez.
What is the POV of the author?
"New York-based data scientist and designer Matt Daniels recently noted Shakespeare’s much touted vast vocabulary and charted how many different words Shakespeare used in comparison to contemporary hip-hop artists. It turns out that a good handful of rappers use a greater vocabulary than Shakespeare did, for the same sized block of lyrics." --Hugh Craig
The author believes that Shakespeare doesn't need as many words as rappers do to get his point across.
What is the purpose of the author?
"I stand before you today as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency of the United States of America. I am not the candidate of black America, although I am black and proud. I am not the candidate of the women’s movement of this country, although I am a woman and I’m equally proud of that. I am not the candidate of any political policies or fatcats or special interests. I stand here now, without endorsements from many big name politicians or celebrities or any other kind of prop, I do not intend to offer you the tired clichés that have too long been an accepted part of our political life. I am the candidate of the people of America." -Shirley Chrisholm
The author is trying to tell Americans that they are president for all voters.
What is the author’s purpose in this Fox News Article?
Trump said that should Congress take over tariff negotiations, China would be "the happiest people in the world."
"They wouldn't be paying 104%," Trump said of China. "I'd say they'd be paying no percent — we’d be paying them 104%."
Trump said that even the talk around Capitol Hill about limiting his tariff powers "hurts your negotiation," adding, "And then the fake news wants to build it up, and it has no chance anyway."
The author’s purpose is to convince people that without Trump’s tariffs, China would be taking advantage of American people