Determining Point of View: Who's Talking?

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told or a statement is made. It determines who is speaking and how the audience perceives the narrative.

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What are the three main types of Point of View?

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The three main types of Point of View are First Person, Second Person, and Third Person.

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Define First Person Point of View.

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First Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we'. The speaker is a character in the story sharing their own experiences.

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Define Second Person Point of View.

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Second Person Point of View uses the pronoun 'you'. The speaker addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the narrative.

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Define Third Person Point of View.

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Third Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'they', or 'it'. The speaker is outside the story and describes the actions and thoughts of characters.

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What is an example of First Person Point of View?

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An example is: 'I went to the park and saw my friends.'

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What is an example of Second Person Point of View?

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An example is: 'You should try to finish your homework before dinner.'

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What is an example of Third Person Point of View?

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An example is: 'She walked to the store and bought some milk.'

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How can you identify First Person Point of View in a text?

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Look for the use of 'I' or 'we' in the text, indicating the speaker is part of the story.

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How can you identify Second Person Point of View in a text?

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Look for the use of 'you' in the text, indicating the speaker is addressing the reader directly.