Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View (POV) is the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd Person Point of View is when the narrator is outside the story and uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' to tell the story.

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Example of 1st Person POV:

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"I love going to the park with my friends!"

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Example of 3rd Person POV:

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"She enjoys reading books in her free time."

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What does it mean to be 'reluctant'?

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To be reluctant means to be unwilling or hesitant to do something.

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How can you identify 1st Person POV in a text?

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Look for words like 'I', 'me', 'my', or 'we'.

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How can you identify 3rd Person POV in a text?

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Look for words like 'he', 'she', 'they', or character names.

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What is the effect of using 1st Person POV?

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It allows readers to connect closely with the narrator's personal experiences and emotions.

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What is the effect of using 3rd Person POV?

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It provides a broader perspective on the story and allows insight into multiple characters' thoughts.