Point of View

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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 narrated, influencing how the reader perceives the events and characters.

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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 the pronoun 'I' to tell the story.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View is when the narrator addresses the reader directly using the pronoun 'you', making the reader feel like a part of the story.

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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 refers to characters using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?

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3rd Person Omniscient Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters and can provide insights into their motivations.

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What is 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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3rd Person Limited Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, usually the main character.

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What is 3rd Person Objective Point of View?

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3rd Person Objective Point of View is when the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without revealing any character's internal thoughts or feelings.

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Example of 1st Person Point of View in a sentence.

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"I walked to the store, feeling excited about the new game I was going to buy."

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Example of 2nd Person Point of View in a sentence.

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

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View in a sentence.

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"She felt nervous about the test, while he was confident he would pass."