Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View (POV) refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes, sharing their thoughts and feelings.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides insight into one character's thoughts and feelings, while other characters remain unknown.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I walked to the store, feeling excited about the new game I was going to buy."

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Example of Second Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and feel a chill run down your spine."

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Example of Third Person Limited Point of View.

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"He looked out the window, wondering if she would ever return."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"She felt sad about leaving, but he was excited for the adventure ahead."

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How does Point of View affect a story?

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Point of View influences the reader's connection to characters, the amount of information revealed, and the overall tone of the narrative.