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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 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 uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes, sharing their thoughts and feelings.

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What is 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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What is third person limited point of view?

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Third person limited point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and reveals the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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What does the narrator do in a story?

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The narrator tells the story, providing the perspective and voice through which the events are described.

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What is an example of first person point of view?

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An example of first person point of view is: 'I walked to the store, feeling excited about what I might find.'

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What is an example of second person point of view?

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An example of second person point of view is: 'You walk into the room and feel a 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 of third person limited point of view is: 'She looked out the window, wishing for a better day.'

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What is an example of third person omniscient point of view?

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An example of third person omniscient point of view is: 'He felt nervous, while she was excited about the upcoming event.'