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. It determines how the reader experiences 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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Define First Person Point of View.

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First Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we'. The narrator shares their personal experiences and thoughts.

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Define Second Person Point of View.

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Second Person Point of View uses the pronoun 'you'. The narrator speaks directly to the reader, 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 pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator is not a character in the story.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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In Third Person Limited, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, providing a limited perspective.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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In Third Person Omniscient, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a comprehensive view of the story.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I walked to the park and felt the cool breeze on my face."

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Example of Second Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and notice the beautiful painting on the wall."

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Example of Third Person Point of View.

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"She walked to the store, unaware of the surprise waiting for her."