Point of View

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What is the 1st person point of view?

Back

The 1st person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses words like 'I', 'me', and 'my'.

Front

What is the 3rd person point of view?

Back

The 3rd person point of view is when the narrator is outside of the story and uses words like 'he', 'she', and 'they'.

Front

What does the narrator do in a story?

Back

The narrator tells the story and provides the perspective from which the events are described.

Front

Give an example of a sentence in 1st person point of view.

Back

"I went to the park with my friends."

Front

Give an example of a sentence in 3rd person point of view.

Back

"She walked her dog in the neighborhood."

Front

What is the difference between 1st person and 3rd person point of view?

Back

1st person is from the perspective of a character in the story, while 3rd person is from an outside perspective.

Front

What pronouns are commonly used in 1st person point of view?

Back

Common pronouns include 'I', 'me', 'my', and 'we'.

Front

What pronouns are commonly used in 3rd person point of view?

Back

Common pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'they', and 'them'.

Front

Can a story be told in both 1st and 3rd person?

Back

Yes, a story can switch between 1st and 3rd person, but it should be clear to the reader.

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What is a limited 3rd person point of view?

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In limited 3rd person, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.