Point of View

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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, influencing how the reader experiences the narrative.

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What is 1st Person POV?

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1st Person POV is when the narrator is a character in the story, using pronouns like 'I' and 'we'.

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What is 2nd Person POV?

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2nd Person POV addresses the reader directly using 'you' and 'your', making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Limited POV?

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3rd Person Limited POV is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient POV?

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3rd Person Omniscient POV is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is a Narrator?

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A narrator is the person telling the story, who may or may not be a character in the narrative.

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What does 'omniscient' mean in terms of narration?

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'Omniscient' means all-knowing; the narrator has access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What does 'limited' mean in terms of narration?

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'Limited' means the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is an example of 1st Person POV?

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An example of 1st Person POV is: 'I walked to the store, feeling excited about my new shoes.'

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What is an example of 2nd Person POV?

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An example of 2nd Person POV is: 'You walk into the room and feel a chill in the air.'