Point of View

Front

What is Point of View?

Back

Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the first person point of view?

Back

The first person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we'. The narrator is a character in the story and shares their personal experiences.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the second person point of view?

Back

The second person point of view uses pronouns like 'you' and 'your'. The narrator addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is the third person point of view?

Back

The third person point of view uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator is outside the story and describes the characters and events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is third person limited point of view?

Back

In third person limited point of view, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, providing a limited perspective.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What is third person omniscient point of view?

Back

In third person omniscient point of view, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a comprehensive view of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Identify the point of view: 'I didn't like creeping down the dark alley.'

Back

First person.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Identify the point of view: 'Cynthia and her brother walked home from school this afternoon.'

Back

Third person.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Who is the narrator in a story?

Back

The narrator is the person telling the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

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

Back

Common pronouns include 'I', 'me', 'my', 'we', 'us', and 'our'.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6