Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters and events.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd Person Point of View is when the narrator is not a character in the story and uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' to tell the story.

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Can a character be a narrator?

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True. A character can also be a narrator, especially in 1st Person Point of View.

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Example of 1st Person Point of View:

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"As the clouds grew darker, I knew the storm was near..."

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Example of 3rd Person Point of View:

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"The car rumbled and then died. Deonte grumbled under his breath..."

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What does it mean to be an unreliable narrator?

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An unreliable narrator is a narrator whose credibility is compromised, leading to a skewed or biased perspective of the story.

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What is the effect of using 1st Person Point of View?

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It allows readers to connect closely with the narrator's thoughts and feelings, creating a personal experience.

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What is the effect of using 3rd Person Point of View?

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It provides a broader perspective on the story, allowing readers to see multiple characters' thoughts and actions.

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What is a limited 3rd Person Point of View?

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Limited 3rd Person Point of View focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character, while still using 'he' or 'she'.