Point of View

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) refers to the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

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What is 1st Person POV?

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1st Person POV uses pronouns like 'I', 'me', and 'my'. The narrator is a character in the story, sharing their personal experiences.

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What is 2nd Person POV?

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2nd Person POV uses pronouns like 'you' and 'your'. The narrator addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Limited POV?

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3rd Person Limited POV uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient POV?

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3rd Person Omniscient POV uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is 3rd Person Objective POV?

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3rd Person Objective POV uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator reports only what can be observed, without insight into characters' thoughts.

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Example of 1st Person POV:

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

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Example of 2nd Person POV:

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

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Example of 3rd Person Limited POV:

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"She looked out the window, wishing for a better day."

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient POV:

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"He felt happy, while she was filled with doubt about the future."