POV

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) is the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters and events.

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What are the three main types of Point of View?

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The three main types of Point of View are First Person, Second Person, and Third Person.

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What pronouns are used in First Person POV?

Back

I, me, my, we, us, our.

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What pronouns are used in Second Person POV?

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You, your.

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What is Third Person Limited POV?

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In Third Person Limited POV, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is Third Person Omniscient POV?

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In Third Person Omniscient POV, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is Third Person Objective POV?

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In Third Person Objective POV, the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without knowing any character's thoughts.

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Who is the narrator in First Person POV?

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The narrator is a character in the story.

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What is an example of Second Person POV?

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An example of Second Person POV is: 'You walk into the room and see a mysterious box.'

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What is an example of Third Person Limited POV?

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An example of Third Person Limited POV is: 'She felt nervous as she entered the stage.'

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