Point of View and Perspective Flashcard

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First-person point of view

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A narrative perspective where the story is told from the perspective of a character within the story.

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Which point of view limits the narration to only one character's perspective?

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first-person

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What is the main characteristic of omniscient point of view?

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The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.

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In which point of view does the narrator use pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'?

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third person

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Which point of view allows the reader to see the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters?

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third-person omniscient

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What is the main difference between first-person point of view and limited point of view?

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The main difference is the perspective of the narrator.

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Which point of view is commonly used in autobiographies and personal narratives?

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first person

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Which point of view is commonly used in third-person narratives?

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third-person

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Third-person limited point of view

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A narrative mode where the story is told from the perspective of a single character.

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What is the main characteristic of first-person limited point of view?

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The story is narrated by a character who only has access to their own thoughts and experiences.