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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The three main types of Point of View 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 the reader 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 directly addresses 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 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides an outside perspective on the characters and events.

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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 and saw my friend.'

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What is an example of Second Person Point of View?

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An example is: 'You walk into the room and feel the chill in the air.'

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What is an example of Third Person Limited Point of View?

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An example is: 'He felt nervous as he approached the stage.'

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What is an example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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An example is: 'She knew that he was lying, but he didn't realize it.'

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How does Point of View affect a story?

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Point of View affects how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings, influencing their connection to the story.