Literary Perspectives POV and Characters

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POV

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the perspective from which a story is told

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1st person

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

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2nd person

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Narrative perspective that addresses the reader as 'you'.

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3rd person limited

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Narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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3rd person omniscient

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Narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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3rd person objective

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Narrative perspective where the narrator reports only what is observable, without inner thoughts.

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Main character

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The central character in a story, often facing the main conflict.

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Protagonist

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The main character who drives the story forward, often facing challenges.

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Antagonist

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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Secondary Characters

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Characters who support the main characters and contribute to the story.