Point of View

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What is 1st person point of view?

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1st person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses words like 'I' or 'we'.

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What is 3rd person point of view?

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3rd person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and uses words like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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Example of 1st person point of view.

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"I love to play soccer with my friends!"

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Example of 3rd person point of view.

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"She enjoys reading books in the park."

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What pronoun is commonly used in 1st person point of view?

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The pronoun 'I' is commonly used in 1st person point of view.

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What pronoun is commonly used in 3rd person point of view?

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The pronouns 'he', 'she', and 'they' are commonly used in 3rd person point of view.

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How can you tell if a sentence is in 1st person?

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If the sentence includes 'I' or 'we', it is in 1st person.

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How can you tell if a sentence is in 3rd person?

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If the sentence includes 'he', 'she', or 'they', it is in 3rd person.

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What is the main difference between 1st and 3rd person point of view?

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The main difference is that 1st person is from the narrator's perspective, while 3rd person is from an outside perspective.

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Can a story be written in both 1st and 3rd person?

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Yes, a story can switch between 1st and 3rd person, but it should be clear to the reader.