First and third person point of view

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person point of view?

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Third person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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Example of first person point of view.

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"I went to the park with my friends."

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Example of third person point of view.

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"She went to the park with her friends."

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What pronouns are commonly used in first person point of view?

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I, me, my, we, us, our.

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What pronouns are commonly used in third person point of view?

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He, she, him, her, they, them.

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How can you identify first person point of view in a text?

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Look for the use of 'I' or 'we' in the sentences.

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How can you identify third person point of view in a text?

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Look for the use of 'he', 'she', 'they', or names of characters.

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Why is first person point of view important?

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It allows readers to see the thoughts and feelings of the narrator directly.

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Why is third person point of view important?

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It provides a broader perspective on the story and can show multiple characters' thoughts.