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 narrated, influencing how the reader perceives the events and characters.

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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 experiences and thoughts directly.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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

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What is 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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3rd Person Limited Point of View provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of only one character, using pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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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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What is the role of a narrator?

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The narrator is the person telling the story, guiding the reader through the events and providing insights into characters and settings.

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Example of 1st Person POV in a sentence.

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"I walked to the store, feeling excited about the surprise I had planned."

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Example of 2nd Person POV in a sentence.

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"You walk into the room and immediately feel the tension in the air."

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Example of 3rd Person Limited POV in a sentence.

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"She looked out the window, wishing she could be anywhere but here."

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient POV in a sentence.

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"As John struggled with his decision, Sarah felt a wave of sympathy for him, knowing how hard it was for him to choose."