Point of View Flashcard (7th)

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What is first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we', sharing their personal experiences and thoughts.

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What are common pronouns used in first person point of view?

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I, my, we, our.

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What is third 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 third person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is third person objective point of view?

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

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What is the advantage of first person point of view?

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The reader gets to delve into the mind, thoughts, and feelings of the main character.

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What is the disadvantage of first person point of view?

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The reader may not get to know other characters well.

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How can you identify third person point of view in a text?

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Look for pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'they', and 'them'.

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What does 'point of view' refer to in literature?

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The vantage point or perspective from which a story is told.

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What is the second person point of view?

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A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using the pronoun 'you'.