Flocabulary Point of View Flashcard

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view is 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 '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 point of view?

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Third person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and describes the thoughts and actions of characters from an outside perspective.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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Third person limited point of view focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character, while other characters are described from an outside perspective.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view provides a god-like perspective, revealing the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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Example of first person point of view.

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"I went to the park and saw my friends."

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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 every morning."

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What is a narrator?

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A narrator is the person telling the story, who can be a character in the story or an outside observer.