Point of View

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What is first person point of view (POV)?

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First person POV is when the narrator is IN the story, using 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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What is third person limited point of view (POV)?

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Third person limited POV is when the narrator is OUTSIDE the story and knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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How do first person and third person limited POVs reveal character thoughts?

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Both reveal the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is the second most common point-of-view used in fiction stories?

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Third person limited.

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What is the purpose of a story?

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The purpose is the reason why an author writes a story or text.

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How is first person POV different from third person limited POV?

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In first person POV, the narrator is in the story, while in third person limited POV, the narrator is outside the story.

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What pronouns are commonly used in first person POV?

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Common pronouns include 'I', 'me', 'my', 'we', and 'us'.

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What pronouns are commonly used in third person limited POV?

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Common pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'they', and 'them'.

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What is an example of a story written in first person POV?

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An example is 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger.

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What is an example of a story written in third person limited POV?

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An example is 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' by J.K. Rowling.