Point of View

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is 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 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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What is third person limited point of view?

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Third person limited point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and reveals 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 reveals the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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What is a narrator?

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The narrator is the person telling the story, providing the perspective through which the events are conveyed.

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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 walk into the room and feel the tension in the air."

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

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"She looked out the window, wishing for a better day."

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

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"He felt sad, while she was filled with joy, unaware of his feelings."