authors point of view

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What is an author's point of view?

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The author's point of view is the perspective from which they express their ideas in writing.

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What are the three points of view that authors can choose from?

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First person, second person, and third person.

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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 and uses '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 is when the narrator addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is third person point of view?

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Third person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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Who is the narrator in a story?

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The narrator is the person telling the story.

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What does it mean to recount experiences in first person?

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To recount experiences in first person means to tell the story from the narrator's own perspective, sharing their thoughts and feelings.

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Can you give 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 park and felt the cool breeze on my face.'

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Can you give an example of second person point of view?

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An example of second person point of view is: 'You walk into the room and feel a sense of excitement.'

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Can you give an example of third person point of view?

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An example of third person point of view is: 'She walked to the store, feeling happy about her day.'