Point of View & Perspective

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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

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What is First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View is when the narrator is a character in the story, using pronouns like 'I' or 'we'.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View addresses the reader directly using the pronoun 'you', making the reader a character in the story.

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What is Third Person Point of View?

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Third Person Point of View is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View gives the thoughts and feelings of only one character, while the narrator remains outside the story.

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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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What is the difference between First Person and Third Person POV?

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In First Person POV, the narrator is a character in the story, while in Third Person POV, the narrator is outside the story.

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What does 'Perspective' mean in literature?

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Perspective refers to the way a character views events and situations, influenced by their experiences and beliefs.

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How can an author's perspective affect a story?

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An author's perspective can shape the themes, characters, and events in a story, influencing how readers interpret the narrative.

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What is an example of First Person POV?

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An example of First Person POV is: 'I walked to the store, feeling excited about my purchase.'