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 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: Narrator is a character in the story. 2. Second Person: Narrator addresses the reader directly. 3. Third Person: 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 'my', 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 feel as if they are part of 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 one character's thoughts and feelings, using '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 allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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How does Point of View affect a story?

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Point of View shapes the reader's understanding and emotional connection to the characters and events.

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What is an Author's Perspective?

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An Author's Perspective is how the author views a situation, including their feelings and opinions about it.

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How can you identify the Point of View in a text?

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Look for pronouns used (I, you, he, she, they) and consider who is telling the story.

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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 purchase.'