Point of view

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What is the narrator?

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The person telling the story.

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How does the author develop the point of view of the narrator?

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Through the use of words and actions, dialogue, and other narrative techniques.

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What is the point of view in the statement: 'Time travel is exhausting. It took me 200 million years to realize that.'?

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First person.

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What does third person point of view mean?

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The narrator is talking about someone else.

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What is the point of view in the statement: 'If you would like to go to the shore and find out who’s talking, turn to page 47.'?

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Second person.

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Define first person point of view.

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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Define second person point of view.

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

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Define third person limited point of view.

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

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Define 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 an example of first person point of view?

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'I walked to the store, feeling excited about my purchase.'