Narrative Point of View

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What is Narrative Point of View?

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The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the reader perceives the events and characters.

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What is First Person Point of View?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using 'you', making them a character in the story.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I walked to the store, feeling excited about what I might find."

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Example of Second Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and feel a chill in the air."

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Example of Third Person Limited Point of View.

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"She looked out the window, wishing for a better day."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"He felt happy, while she was worried about the future."

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How does Point of View affect a story?

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It shapes the reader's understanding and emotional connection to the characters and events.