Point of View and Perspective

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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' thoughts and feelings.

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What is First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View is when the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View addresses the reader directly using 'you', making the reader a character in the story.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View is when the narrator reports only what can be seen and heard, without access to any character's thoughts.

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What is Perspective in literature?

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Perspective refers to the way a character views events, influenced by their experiences, beliefs, and emotions.

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How does a character's perspective affect the story?

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A character's perspective shapes their actions, decisions, and how they interpret events, influencing the overall narrative.

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What is an example of First Person Point of View?

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An example of First Person Point of View is: 'I walked to the store, feeling excited about what I might find.'

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What is an example of Third Person Limited Point of View?

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An example of Third Person Limited Point of View is: 'She felt nervous as she approached the stage, unsure of what to say.'