Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the narrative.

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What are the three main types of Point of View?

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1st Person, 2nd Person, and 3rd Person.

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Define 1st Person Point of View.

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1st Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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Give an example of 1st Person Point of View.

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"I went to the park and saw my friends."

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Define 2nd Person Point of View.

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

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Give an example of 2nd Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and feel the excitement in the air."

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Define 3rd Person Point of View.

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3rd Person Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides an outside perspective on the characters and events.

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Give an example of 3rd Person Point of View.

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"She walked to the store and bought some apples."

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What is the difference between 3rd Person Limited and 3rd Person Omniscient?

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3rd Person Limited focuses on one character's thoughts and feelings, while 3rd Person Omniscient knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is an example of 3rd Person Limited?

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"He felt nervous as he approached the stage."