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Our class discussed perspective during reading time.
What does Perspective mean?
a point of view.
Dictionary definition
A particular way of seeing or understanding something.
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Perspective in a sentence
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The report used perspective to explain its main point.
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Writers should use perspective clearly so readers understand the message.
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Practice 1
What does perspective mean?
Perspective means a point of view.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses perspective correctly?
The correct sentence uses perspective in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to perspective?
Viewpoint is close in meaning to perspective.
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Perspective
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WordPerspective.
Partnoun.
MeaningPerspective means a point of view.
ExampleExample: Our class discussed perspective during reading time.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- per · spek · tiv
- Strongest beat
- spek
- Ending
- tiv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on spek.
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Synonyms
Words like Perspective
Antonyms
Opposite words
closed viewNot open to other views.
one-sidednessSeeing only one side.
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Word family
Perspective word family
Base word
perspective
noun
perspectives
Different points of view.
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Understand Perspective
Hint for students
a point of view.
Common mix-up
Perspective is not the same as closed view. Perspective means a point of view.
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Read this model sentence: The report used perspective to explain its main point. Clue words: point, report, used. Underline clue words that show why perspective fits instead of closed view. Now write one new sentence that shows perspective without using the word perspective. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show perspective?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The report used perspective to explain its main point." Why does perspective fit better than closed view?
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