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 main types of point of view?

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The main types are first person, second person, third person limited, and third person omniscient.

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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', allowing readers to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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Define second person point of view.

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Second person point of view uses pronouns like 'you' and 'your', directly addressing the reader as a character in the story.

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Define third person limited point of view.

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

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Define third person omniscient point of view.

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Third person omniscient point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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How can you determine the author's point of view?

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You can determine the author's point of view by analyzing the characters' thoughts, feelings, and the narrative style.

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What is an example of first person point of view?

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An example is: 'I walked to the store, feeling excited about my new purchase.'

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What is an example of second person point of view?

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An example is: 'You walk into the room and feel a chill in the air.'

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What is an example of third person limited point of view?

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An example is: 'She looked out the window, wondering if he would come back.'