Point of View

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What is 1st 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 2nd person point of view?

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

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What is 3rd person point of view?

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

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Identify the point of view: 'I remember falling. At least, I think I do.'

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1st person point of view.

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Identify the point of view: 'It's finally summer. Go ahead, take a deep breath.'

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2nd person point of view.

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Identify the point of view: 'He began his new life standing up, surrounded by darkness.'

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3rd person point of view.

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Identify the point of view: 'Frog ran up the path to Toad's house.'

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3rd person point of view.

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Identify the point of view: 'I shouldn't have come to this party.'

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1st person point of view.

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What are the key characteristics of 1st person point of view?

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Personal experiences, emotions, and thoughts of the narrator are shared.

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What are the key characteristics of 2nd person point of view?

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Engages the reader directly, making them feel part of the story.