Point of View Review

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What is point of view in literature?

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The vantage point, or perspective of a story.

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What is 1st person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator uses 'I' or 'we' and shares their personal experiences.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Example of 1st person point of view.

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"I love reading books. They take me to different worlds."

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Example of 3rd person limited point of view.

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"She felt nervous as she walked into the room, unsure of what to expect."

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Example of 3rd person omniscient point of view.

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"He was excited, but she was worried about the outcome of the game."

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

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1st person uses 'I' or 'we', while 3rd person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What does the term 'narrator' refer to?

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The person or character who tells the story.