Point of View

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What is an AUTHOR?

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The person who wrote the story.

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What does THIRD PERSON LIMITED point of view mean?

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It is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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In THIRD PERSON point of view, who is the narrator talking about?

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Someone else.

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What is FIRST PERSON point of view?

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It is when the narrator of the text is a main character in the story.

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What does THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT point of view mean?

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It is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of more than one character.

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What is the difference between FIRST PERSON and THIRD PERSON point of view?

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FIRST PERSON uses 'I' and is told by a character in the story, while THIRD PERSON uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and is told by an outside narrator.

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What is a NARRATOR?

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The person or character who tells the story.

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What does it mean if a story is told from a SECOND PERSON point of view?

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The narrator addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is a FLAT CHARACTER?

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A character that does not undergo significant change or growth throughout the story.

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What is a ROUND CHARACTER?

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A character that is complex and undergoes development, often showing multiple traits.