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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 understand the narrative.

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What are the three main types of point of view?

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The three main types 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 'I' or 'we' and allows 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 'you' and addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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Define third person point of view.

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Third person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and tells the story from an outside perspective.

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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, while still using 'he' or 'she'.

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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, knowing the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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Example of first person point of view.

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I went to the park and saw my friends.

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Example of second person point of view.

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You walk into the room and feel the excitement.

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Example of third person point of view.

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Mariah walked to the store, feeling happy about her purchase.