Point of View

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What is Point of View in literature?

Back

Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers understand the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we', allowing the narrator to share their personal thoughts and experiences.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View addresses the reader directly using 'you', making them a character in the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they', and can be limited or omniscient.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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3rd Person Limited Point of View reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character, while the narrator remains outside the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?

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3rd Person Omniscient Point of View allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Example of 1st Person Point of View.

Back

"I walked to the park and felt the cool breeze on my face."

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Example of 2nd Person Point of View.

Back

"You walk into the room and feel a sense of excitement."

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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Example of 3rd Person Limited Point of View.

Back

"She felt nervous as she approached the stage, her heart racing."

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Example of 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"He was excited, while she felt anxious about the upcoming event."

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6