Point of View and Perspective

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What is point of view?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is first person point of view?

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When a character in the story tells the story from his or her own perspective, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person point of view?

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When the narrator tells the story from an outside perspective, using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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Who is the narrator?

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The person who tells the story.

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What does it mean to compare perspectives?

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To look at how different characters view the same events or situations.

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What is an example of first person point of view?

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"I walked to the park and saw my friend."

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What is an example of third person point of view?

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"She walked to the park and saw her friend."

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What detail might not be included in a character's perspective?

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Details that are not relevant to that character's experience or knowledge.

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What is the purpose of understanding point of view?

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To better understand the story and the motivations of different characters.

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How can point of view affect a story?

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It can change how events are perceived and understood by the reader.