Point of View and Perspective

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the story.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the narrator to share their personal thoughts and feelings.

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What is third person point of view?

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Third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides an outside perspective on the characters and events.

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How can you identify the narrator's perspective?

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You can identify the narrator's perspective by looking for clues in the language used, such as pronouns and the narrator's knowledge of events.

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What is a perspective in literature?

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A perspective in literature refers to the unique viewpoint or attitude of a character or narrator towards the events of the story.

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What does it mean to compare perspectives?

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To compare perspectives means to look at how different characters or narrators view the same situation or event differently.

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What is an example of a character's perspective?

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An example of a character's perspective is how a dog owner might see their pet as friendly, while a stranger might see the same dog as scary.

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What is the role of the narrator?

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The narrator tells the story and provides insight into the characters' thoughts, feelings, and events.

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What is an unreliable narrator?

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An unreliable narrator is a narrator whose credibility is compromised, leading the reader to question the truth of their account.

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How does perspective affect a story?

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Perspective affects a story by influencing how events are interpreted and understood by the reader.