Perspective and Point of View

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What is the definition of 'Point of View'?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is narrated, influencing how the reader perceives the events and characters.

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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 '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' point of view?

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Third Person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and the narrator is not a character in the story.

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What is 'Third Person Omniscient' point of view?

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Third Person Omniscient point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters 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 focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character, providing a limited perspective.

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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 Second Person point of view.

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"You walk into the room and feel a chill run down your spine."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient point of view.

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"She was happy, but he was sad, and neither knew how to express their feelings."

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Example of Third Person Limited point of view.

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"He looked at the stars, wondering if she was looking at them too."