Point of View

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What is Point of View in literature?

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

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View uses 'you' and directly addresses the reader, 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 uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?

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3rd Person Omniscient Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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How does Point of View affect a story?

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Point of View shapes the reader's understanding of characters, events, and the overall message of the story.

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Example of 1st Person Point of View in a sentence.

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"I walked to the store, feeling the cool breeze on my face."

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Example of 2nd Person Point of View in a sentence.

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

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Example of 3rd Person Limited Point of View in a sentence.

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

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View in a sentence.

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