Point of View Practice

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view refers to 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 narrator to share their personal experiences and thoughts.

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What is third person point of view?

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Third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and the narrator is outside the story, describing the characters and events.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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In third person omniscient point of view, the narrator knows all the thoughts and feelings of every character in the story.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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In third person limited point of view, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is second person point of view?

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Second person point of view uses 'you' and addresses the reader directly, making them a character 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 the new game I was going to buy."

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Example of third person limited point of view.

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"She walked to the store, feeling nervous about the test she had to take later."

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Example of third person omniscient point of view.

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"He walked to the store, unaware that she was watching him from across the street, feeling a mix of hope and fear."

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What is the effect of using first person point of view?

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It creates a personal connection between the narrator and the reader, allowing for deeper emotional engagement.