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 can be first person, second person, or third person.

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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 and uses '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 'you'.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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How does Point of View affect a story?

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Point of View affects how readers perceive the characters and events, influencing their understanding and emotional connection.

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What is an example of First Person Point of View in literature?

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An example is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins, where Katniss Everdeen narrates her own story.

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What is an example of Second Person Point of View in literature?

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An example is 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books, where the reader is addressed as 'you'.

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

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An example is 'Harry Potter' series, where the story is mostly told from Harry's perspective.

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

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An example is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, where the narrator knows the thoughts of multiple characters.