Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View (POV) refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It influences how readers perceive the narrative.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows readers to see the story through the narrator's eyes, sharing their thoughts and feelings.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View uses 'you' and directly addresses the reader, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd Person Point of View uses 'he', 'she', 'they', or 'it' and provides an outside perspective on the characters and events.

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Example of 1st 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 2nd Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and feel the tension in the air."

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Example of 3rd Person Point of View.

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"She walked to the store, unaware of the storm brewing outside."

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What is a key characteristic of 1st Person POV?

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The narrator shares personal experiences and emotions, creating a close connection with the reader.

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What is a key characteristic of 2nd Person POV?

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It engages the reader by making them feel like they are part of the story.

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What is a key characteristic of 3rd Person POV?

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It provides a broader perspective, allowing insights into multiple characters' thoughts and feelings.