Point of View

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is defined as the perspective or vantage point in which a story is being told.

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How does an author develop the point of view of the narrator?

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The author develops the point of view of the narrator through the use of words and actions, dialogue, and other narrative techniques.

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Identify the point of view: 'Jonas went to his own desk and began to sort through his school papers from the evening's assignment.'

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3rd Person Limited

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What is the point of view in the statement: 'Time travel is exhausting. It took me 200 million years to realize that.'

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First Person

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True or False: The author can use the words and actions of the narrator to develop the narrator's point of view.

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True

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What are the three main types of point of view in literature?

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1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person (Omniscient and Limited).

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What is 1st Person point of view?

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1st Person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and allows readers to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is 2nd Person point of view?

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2nd Person point of view uses 'you' and directly addresses the reader, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient point of view?

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3rd Person Omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows all thoughts and feelings of every character.

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What is 3rd Person Limited point of view?

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3rd Person Limited point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.