Point of View

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What is Point of View in literature?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

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What are the three main types of Point of View?

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1. First Person: The narrator is a character in the story. 2. Second Person: The narrator addresses the reader directly. 3. Third Person: The narrator is outside the story.

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Define First Person Point of View.

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First Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows readers to experience the story through the narrator's personal perspective.

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Define Second Person Point of View.

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Second Person Point of View uses 'you' and directly addresses the reader, making them a character in the narrative.

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Define Third Person Limited Point of View.

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Third Person Limited Point of View uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and provides insight into one character's thoughts and feelings.

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Define Third Person Omniscient Point of View.

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I walked to the store, feeling the cool breeze on my face."

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Example of Second Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and feel a sense of unease."

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Example of Third Person Limited Point of View.

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"She looked out the window, wishing for a better day."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"He felt happy, while she was filled with doubt about the future."