Point of View/ Perspective

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) is the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the reader understands the characters and events.

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What is 1st person POV?

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1st person POV is when the narrator is a character in the story, using pronouns like 'I' or 'we'.

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What is 2nd person POV?

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2nd person POV is when the narrator addresses the reader directly, using the pronoun 'you'.

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What is 3rd person POV?

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3rd person POV is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is character perspective?

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Character perspective is how a character views and interprets the world around them.

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Who is the narrator?

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The narrator is the person telling the story, guiding the reader through the events.

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What is an example of 1st person POV?

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An example of 1st person POV: 'I walked to the park and saw my friends.'

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What is an example of 2nd person POV?

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An example of 2nd person POV: 'You walk into the room and feel the excitement.'

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What is an example of 3rd person POV?

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An example of 3rd person POV: 'She walked to the store, thinking about her day.'

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How does POV affect a story?

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POV affects a story by shaping the reader's understanding of characters' thoughts, feelings, and motivations.