Point of View
I, me, my, mine, we, us, ours are words that belong to which point of view.
First Person
"Don’t be the last person to turn in your homework in. You don’t want to be the laughing stock of the class"
Pathos
When a word or phrase has darker and thicker font.
Bold
When the author expresses his ideas, opinions or views, the authors purpose is to.....
Persuade
To surprise her mother on her birthday, Samantha got up early and make coffee. First, she filled the pot with water. Then she cleaned and replaced the filter. Next, she got fresh coffee, measured just the right amount, and poured it into the filter. Finally, she pressed the "on" button and within seconds, the aroma of the fresh-brewed coffee filled the house. The MAIN text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
Sequence
He, she, it, they, them, theirs, and the reader are examples of words that belong to which point of view.
Second Person
"Football players across the nation recommend this style of football"
Ethos
Words under a picture that tells you about about the picture.
Caption
When the author's main goal is to amuse someone his purpose is to
Entertain
Willow Creek is very different from New York City. There are no tall skyscrapers in Willow Creek. All you can see are fields and sky. Instead of taxicab horns and fire truck sirens, it is so quiet at night that you can hear the crickets chirping. The MAIN text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
Compare & Contrast
This point of view is where the narrator is not in the story but knows the thoughts and feelings of every character.
Third Person Omniscient
"PUC is the best campus ever. Tuition is low, parking is free, and the teachers are well-qualified."
Logos
Where I do find a glossary in a non-fiction book
Back
The author's purpose in writing or presenting facts and information is to...
Inform
The music was blasting so loud, Marco thought his ears would burst. The stage was filled with bright blue laser beams and a shower of yellow and green paper streamers. All around him, the crowd was singing and dancing wildly. The MAIN text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
Description
This point of view is when the narrator is talking directly to the reader.
Second Person
"Our toothpaste is recommended by 9 out of 10 dentists."
Ethos
A real picture, not a drawing
Photograph
Everyone should have a pet. Pets are very loving and affectionate. They help children learn responsibility. Pets give you unconditional love. Having a pet is a wonderful experience. The author's Purpose is to....
Persuade
Joey lost his science book. He knew he would be in big trouble if he was unable to study for the final. What should he do? He thought for a few worried moments, and then decided to retrace his steps. He remembered putting the book in his backpack that morning. He had taken it out at school when his friend Kim asked to look something up. Now he remembered - Kim still had his book! The MAIN text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
Problem & Solution
This point of view is when the narrator is not in the story and knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
Third Person Limited
"Lebron James is the best at basketball. He shoots over 90%!"
Logos
Where you look to find the page numbers of where different chapters start
Table of contents
There are three lights on a traffic light. The top light is red and that means stop. The middle light is yellow and that means caution. The bottom light is green and that means go. The Author's Purpose is to......
Inform
Every spring, shortly after the tulips bloom, farmers in Holland go through the tulip fields and cut the blooms off the tulips. This seems strange, because it leaves a field full of green stems. However, it makes the colorful tulip blooms grow back even bigger and stronger later that spring. The MAIN text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
Cause & Effect