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 much the reader knows about the characters and events.

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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 thoughts and feelings of the narrator.

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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 the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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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.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and reports only what can be seen or heard, without insight into characters' thoughts.

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Example of First Person Point of View:

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

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Example of Second Person Point of View:

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"You walk into the room and notice the bright colors on the walls."

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Example of Third Person Limited Point of View:

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"He felt nervous as he approached the stage, unsure of what to say."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View:

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"Sally was excited about the party, while her brother was dreading it."