Point of view

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

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What are the three main types of point of view?

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1. First Person: The narrator is a character in the story. 2. Second Person: The narrator addresses the reader directly. 3. Third Person: The narrator is outside the story.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we', allowing readers to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is second person point of view?

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Second person point of view uses the pronoun 'you', making the reader a character in the story.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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Third person limited point of view focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character, using pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view provides a god-like perspective, revealing the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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How can you identify first person point of view in a text?

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Look for pronouns like 'I', 'my', and 'we' which indicate the narrator is part of the story.

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What clues indicate third person limited point of view?

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The text will focus on one character's thoughts and feelings, using 'he' or 'she'.

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What is the significance of the narrator's point of view?

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The narrator's point of view shapes the reader's understanding of the story and influences their emotional connection to the characters.

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How does dialogue contribute to understanding point of view?

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Dialogue can reveal character perspectives and biases, helping to identify the narrator's point of view.