Point of View

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is who is telling the story.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view is when the main character tells the story using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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Third person limited point of view is when a narrator outside the story tells the story, focusing on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view is when a narrator outside the story knows everything about all characters and events.

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Example of first person point of view.

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"I walked to the park and saw my friends."

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Example of third person limited point of view.

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"She felt nervous as she entered the room, unsure of what to expect."

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Example of third person omniscient point of view.

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"He was worried about the test, while she was excited for the party later that night."

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What is the effect of using first person point of view?

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It allows readers to connect closely with the narrator's personal experiences and emotions.

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What is the effect of using third person limited point of view?

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It provides insight into one character's thoughts while maintaining some distance from the others.

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What is the effect of using third person omniscient point of view?

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It gives readers a broader understanding of the story by revealing the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.