Why would an author use a specific point of view in a selection

It's an important literary device

Explanation:

The point of view an chooses can determine how the reader understands the story.

hancock was president of congress when the declaration of independence was adopted and signed. he is primarily remembered by americans for his large, flamboyant signature on the declaration, so much so that "john hancock" became, in the united states, an informal synonym for signature.

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what are the phrases to choose from?