Point Of View Flashcard

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It can be first person, second person, or third person.

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What is First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View is when the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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How does Point of View affect a story?

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Point of View affects how readers perceive the story, influencing their understanding and emotional connection.

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What is an example of First Person Point of View?

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

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What is an example of Second Person Point of View?

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An example of Second Person Point of View is 'You walk into the room and feel the warmth of the sun.'

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What is an example of Third Person Limited Point of View?

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An example of Third Person Limited Point of View is 'He felt nervous as he approached the stage.'

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What is an example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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An example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View is 'She was excited, but he was worried about the outcome.'