Narrator POV & Perspective

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What is point of view?

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The position from which a narrator tells a story.

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What is first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is outside the story, using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is an omniscient narrator?

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A narrator who knows all the thoughts and feelings of every character in the story.

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What does it mean to switch points of view?

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Changing the perspective from which the story is told, which can be confusing for readers.

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What is the advantage of first person point of view?

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You learn about the narrator deeply because we get an insight into their perspective.

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What is the disadvantage of first person point of view?

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The reader only knows the thoughts and feelings of the narrator, limiting understanding of other characters.

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What is the author's perspective?

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The author's unique viewpoint or opinion on a topic, which influences how they present information.

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What is second person point of view?

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A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is a character's perspective?

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The way a character views events and other characters in the story, shaped by their experiences.