TCAP Prep

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What is point of view in a story?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told. It can be first person, second person, or third person.

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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 is told from the perspective of 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 is told from an outside perspective.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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In third person limited, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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In third person omniscient, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with meanings different from the literal meaning, such as metaphors and similes.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the word 'support' mean in the context of holding something up?

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In this context, 'support' means to hold up or bear the weight of something.

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What is the purpose of a narrator in a story?

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The narrator tells the story and provides insight into the characters and events.