Point of View Cards

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View (POV) is the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the story.

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What are the different types of Point of View?

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The main types of Point of View are: 1st Person, 2nd Person, and 3rd Person.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View uses 'you' and directly addresses the reader, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd Person Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides an outside perspective on the characters and events.

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What is 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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In 3rd Person Limited, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?

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In 3rd Person Omniscient, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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How does Point of View affect a story?

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Point of View influences how readers perceive characters, events, and the overall message of the story.

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What is an example of 1st Person Point of View?

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An example of 1st Person Point of View is: 'I walked to the store and saw my friend.'

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What is an example of 2nd Person Point of View?

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An example of 2nd Person Point of View is: 'You walk into the room and feel the excitement.'