Flocabulary Point of View Flashcard

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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, influencing how readers understand the narrative.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we', allowing readers to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is second person point of view?

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Second person point of view uses the pronoun 'you', directly addressing the reader and 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 pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they', providing an outside perspective on the characters and events.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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In third person limited, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, providing a focused perspective.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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In third person omniscient, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, offering a comprehensive view of the story.

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Give an example of first person point of view.

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"I walked to the store, feeling excited about what I might find."

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Give an example of second person point of view.

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"You walk into the room and feel a chill in the air."

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Give an example of third person limited point of view.

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"She looked out the window, wondering if he would come back."

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Give an example of third person omniscient point of view.

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"He felt nervous, while she was completely unaware of his anxiety."