7th Grade: POV, Perspective & Character Flashcard

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What is second person point of view?

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The author addresses the reader directly, using 'you'.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is unique about third person limited?

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The thoughts of only one character are revealed.

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What is the purpose of a how-to essay?

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To instruct the reader on how to do something, typically written in second person.

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What pronouns are commonly used in first person point of view?

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I, me, my, we, us, our.

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What pronouns are commonly used in second person point of view?

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You, your.

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What pronouns are commonly used in third person point of view?

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He, she, it, they, them.

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What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient?

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Third person limited reveals the thoughts of one character, while omniscient reveals the thoughts of all characters.

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What is an example of first person point of view?

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I walked to the store, feeling excited about my purchase.