Author's Point of View
What does an author’s point of view show?
The author’s opinion or feelings about a topic
What is an author’s perspective?
The author’s background, experiences, or position that shape their beliefs
What are the five main author’s purposes?
Inform, persuade, entertain, expository, describe
What is author’s tone?
The author’s attitude or feelings shown through word choice
A note written by a young girl asking her ex-boyfriend to forgive her.
What is the author's purpose?
entertain
If an author believes homework is helpful, what is their point of view about homework?
Homework is beneficial or important
An author who is a teacher writes about homework. What is influencing their perspective?
Their job or experiences as a teacher
What is the author’s purpose if the text explains how recycling works?
Inform
Which tone best fits the sentence: “I was thrilled to finally win the game!”
Positive, excited
A recipe for making potato pancakes
Expository
Which clue best helps you identify an author’s point of view: facts, opinions, or characters?
Opinions
How does an author’s perspective affect their writing?
It shapes what they believe
What is the author’s purpose in a text that uses strong opinions and words like should and must?
Persuade
If an author uses words like frustrating, unfair, and annoying, what is the tone?
Negative, upset
The lyrics to a Lil Wayne song
Entertain
The author writes, “School uniforms improve focus and reduce distractions.” What is the author’s point of view?
School uniforms are helpful or should be required
An author grew up in a busy city and writes about the importance of quiet study spaces. What is their perspective?
Growing up in a noisy environment
A short story uses suspense, dialogue, and imagery. What is the author’s purpose?
Entertain
What tone is created by calm, factual, and unbiased language?
Neutral
The warnings on a bottle of Tylenol
Inform
Why might readers need to infer an author’s point of view instead of finding it directly stated?
Because the author does not always state their opinion directly
Why is it important for readers to recognize an author’s perspective?
It helps readers understand bias and why the author feels a certain way
Why is identifying the author’s purpose helpful when analyzing a text?
It helps readers understand the author’s message and point of view
How is tone different from point of view?
Tone is how the author feels, while point of view is what the author believes
An advertisement in a magazine to get readers to buy a new video game
Persuade