Point of View

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Meaning of point of view?

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Perspective from which the story is told.

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Point of view based on the passage: I couldn’t help but think something was going on. Beth was acting strange, making weird excuses why I needed to be out of the house. She had me run to the store for scissors. I knew we had scissors. When I returned, I had the biggest surprise of my life! All of my friends and family were in my house yelling “Surprise!” and “Happy birthday!”

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First person point of view.

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Third person limited: reveals thoughts and feelings of one character.

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Thoughts and feelings of one character are revealed.

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Point of view of the text: If you are confused in class, raise your hand for help. Your teacher will likely appreciate your participation and may explain differently. If still confused, ask for extra help after class. You are worth it; don't give up.

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second person.

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3rd person limited reveals thoughts and feelings of...

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1 character

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Narrative perspective using 'your' and 'you' to address the reader

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Second Person

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll: Alice, tired of sitting with her sister, wonders about a book without pictures. Suddenly, a White Rabbit with pink eyes runs by her.

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third person limited

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Cathy leaned into her computer screen, eyes wide. She couldn't believe it; she finally got a 100 on her math test! Her parents would be proud.

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Third person limited

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A _____ narrator can see and describe every character's thoughts.

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third person, omniscient

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We laughed so hard that milk came out of our noses.

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first person