Point of View Practice

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What is 1st person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator uses 'I', 'me', and 'my' to tell the story, sharing their personal experiences and thoughts.

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What is 2nd person point of view?

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A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using 'you' and 'your', making the reader a character in the story.

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What is 3rd person objective point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without access to any character's thoughts or feelings.

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What is 3rd person limited point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, providing a limited insight into the story.

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What is 3rd person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a comprehensive view of the story.

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Example of 1st person point of view.

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"I walked to the store, feeling excited about what I might find."

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Example of 2nd person point of view.

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"You step into the room and feel a chill run down your spine."

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Example of 3rd person objective point of view.

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"The dog barked loudly as the children played in the yard."

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Example of 3rd person limited point of view.

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"She felt nervous as she approached the stage, her heart racing."

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Example of 3rd person omniscient point of view.

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"As John prepared for his speech, Sarah sat in the audience, worried about how he would perform."