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The author’s perspective, or point of view, is his or her opinion
about the topic. The perspective affects how a story is written
because the author chooses words and a tone that show his or
her opinions, feelings, and beliefs.
Read each passage. Then answer the questions.
Practice
Comprehension:
Author’s Perspective
John raced up the trail, sending pebbles skidding behind him. When he
reached his favorite hiding place, he fell to the ground out of breath. The
river, full of late-summer rain, looked like a silver thread winding through
his grandfather’s farmland. They would be looking for him, but he was never
coming down.
1. Explain the author’s perspective on John’s feelings.
2. What is the author’s opinion about nature? How do you know?
His grandfather lifted him gently onto the horse. “The answer to that is in
the code,” he said. “The code name for America was ‘Our Mother.’ You fi ght
for what you love. You fi ght for what is yours.”
3. Explain how the author feels about the grandfather.
4. What do you think the author’s opinion is on protecting the United States?
At Home: Read a short story or a magazine article. Write a
short paragraph that describes the author’s perspective.
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