Point of View (First, Second, Third)

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What is the first person point of view?

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The first person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'my'. It tells the story from the perspective of the narrator.

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What is the second person point of view?

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The second person point of view uses pronouns like 'you' and 'your'. It addresses the reader directly.

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What is the third person point of view?

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The third person point of view uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'they', and 'them'. It tells the story from an outside perspective.

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Example of first person point of view.

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"I went to the store to buy some milk."

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Example of second person point of view.

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"You should try to finish your homework before dinner."

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Example of third person point of view.

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"She walked her dog in the park."

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What pronouns are used in first person point of view?

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Pronouns like 'I', 'me', 'my', and 'we'.

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What pronouns are used in second person point of view?

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Pronouns like 'you' and 'your'.

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What pronouns are used in third person point of view?

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Pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'them'.

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How does the first person point of view affect the story?

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It allows readers to see the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.