Point of View

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What is Point of View (POV) in literature?

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Point of View (POV) refers to the perspective from which a story is narrated, influencing how readers perceive the events and characters.

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What is First Person POV?

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First Person POV is when the narrator is a character in the story, using pronouns like 'I' and 'we' to tell the story from their own perspective.

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What is Second Person POV?

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Second Person POV addresses the reader directly using the pronoun 'you', making them a character in the narrative.

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What is Third Person Limited POV?

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Third Person Limited POV is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, providing a limited perspective.

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What is Third Person Omniscient POV?

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Third Person Omniscient POV is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story, providing a comprehensive view.

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Identify an example of First Person POV.

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An example of First Person POV is: 'I walked to the store, feeling excited about my purchase.'

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Identify an example of Second Person POV.

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An example of Second Person POV is: 'You walk into the room and feel a chill in the air.'

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Identify an example of Third Person Limited POV.

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An example of Third Person Limited POV is: 'She felt nervous as she approached the stage, unsure of what to say.'

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Identify an example of Third Person Omniscient POV.

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An example of Third Person Omniscient POV is: 'As John prepared for his speech, he was unaware that Sarah was feeling anxious about her own presentation.'

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What pronouns are commonly used in First Person POV?

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Common pronouns used in First Person POV include 'I', 'me', 'my', 'we', and 'us'.