POINT OF VIEW & PERSPECTIVE (6R6)
What is first-person point of view?
The narrator is a character in the story, using “I” or “me.”
What is chronological order?
Events are told in the order they happened.
What is a claim in an argument?
The writer’s main point or opinion.
What does it mean to compare texts?
To find similarities and differences in topic, structure, or style.
What are context clues?
Hints in the sentence or paragraph that help define a word.
What does third-person limited mean?
The narrator knows the thoughts of one character.
What is a cause-and-effect structure?
One event causes another to happen.
What makes a piece of evidence relevant?
It supports the claim clearly and directly.
Name one thing you can compare between two texts.
Theme, tone, structure, point of view, etc.
Text: “The puppy was famished after playing outside.” What does famished mean?
Very hungry.
How does the narrator’s point of view shape the story?
It influences what details are shared and how events are described.
What clue words show compare and contrast structure?
"Both," "however," "similar," "different."
What’s the difference between a reason and evidence?
A reason explains the claim; evidence proves it.
How does connecting texts help deepen understanding?
It shows how different authors handle the same idea or topic.
What type of context clue is this? “He was elated—so happy he couldn’t stop smiling.”
A definition or restatement clue.
If a narrator is biased, what does that mean?
They favor one side or give a one-sided version of events.
How does text structure help the reader?
It makes information easier to understand and follow.
Why is it important to evaluate a claim?
To decide if it’s logical and well supported.
When comparing texts, what should you look for in the author’s purpose?
Whether they are trying to inform, persuade, entertain, etc.
Why is it helpful to understand Greek or Latin roots?
They help you figure out unfamiliar word meanings.
How can two authors describe the same event differently?
They may have different experiences, opinions, or purposes
What structure would an author use to explain a problem and how it was solved?
Problem and solution.
What’s a counterclaim, and why do writers include it?
An opposing viewpoint that is addressed and refuted to strengthen the argument.
Compare two texts with similar themes. What should you focus on?
How each author develops the theme with details, characters, or structure.
What is a connotation?
The feeling or idea a word suggests, beyond its dictionary meaning.