Created by: M. Christoff, Enrichment Specialist Author’s Voice and Point of View What do these terms mean?

Author’s Voice The way a piece of writing sounds is its voice. An author’s writing voice reveals his/her attitude about a topic and the audience.

Author’s Point of View An author’s point of view (attitude) often comes through in the way he or she discusses the elements of a story or selection.

Author’s Point of View An author’s use of positive or negative words reveal how he/she feels about their subject.

Author’s Point of View The opinion or attitude expressed by an author is called author’s point of view.

Types of Points of View 1.First Person Point of View The story is told by one of the characters in the story.

2.Third Person Point of View The story is told by a narrator who is outside the story and observes the events as they unfold. Types of Points of View

Types of Third Person Point of View 1.Limited Omniscient Third Person Point of View The narrator will relate the thoughts and feelings of just one character.

2.Omniscient Third Person Point of View-all knowing The narrator will relate the thoughts and feelings of all the characters. Types of Third Person Point of View

Author’s Point of View Why is it important to understand an author’s point of view?

Figuring out the author’s point of view can help you evaluate what you are reading and detect bias.

What is bias? Why is it important to understand a biased opinion?

Bias Favoring one person or point of view more than another. Examples: How you feel about someone you like. How you feel about your favorite food.

Why is it important for us to recognize bias? – Bias is used by an author to persuade the reader. – Bias is used in commercials all the time. Bias