POV Flashcard

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What is 3rd person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows all thoughts and feelings of every character in the story.

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What is 3rd person limited point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is 3rd person objective point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator reports only what can be seen and heard, without revealing any character's thoughts or feelings.

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What is 1st person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character 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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Example of 3rd person omniscient in literature?

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In a story, the narrator describes the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters, providing a comprehensive view of the events.

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Example of 3rd person limited in literature?

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A story where the narrator only reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character, while others remain unknown.

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Example of 3rd person objective in literature?

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A narrative that describes actions and dialogue without delving into any character's internal thoughts.

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Example of 1st person in literature?

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A character narrates their own experiences using 'I' or 'we', sharing personal thoughts and feelings.

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Example of 2nd person in literature?

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A narrative that directly addresses the reader, making them a character in the story.