Point of View II 2022

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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 reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes, sharing their personal thoughts and experiences.

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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 limited point of view?

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Third person limited point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Example of first person point of view in a sentence.

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"I walked to the store, feeling the cool breeze on my face."

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Example of second person point of view in a sentence.

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"You step onto the train, feeling a mix of excitement and fear."

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Example of third person limited point of view in a sentence.

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"He looked at the sky, wondering if it would rain today."

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Example of third person omniscient point of view in a sentence.

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"She felt happy, while he was filled with doubt about their future."

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How does point of view affect a story?

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Point of view influences how readers connect with characters, understand the plot, and interpret the themes of the story.