Point of View Flashcard

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What is the definition of 1st person point of view?

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1st person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we'.

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What is the definition of 2nd person point of view?

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2nd person point of view is when the narrator addresses the reader directly using the pronoun 'you'.

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What is the definition of 3rd person point of view?

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3rd person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is 3rd person omniscient point of view?

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3rd person omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is 3rd person limited point of view?

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3rd person limited point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is 3rd person objective point of view?

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3rd person objective point of view is when the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without knowing any character's thoughts or feelings.

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Example of 1st person point of view in a sentence.

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I went to the store to buy some candy.

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Example of 2nd person point of view in a sentence.

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You should try to finish your homework before dinner.

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Example of 3rd person point of view in a sentence.

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She walked her dog in the park.

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What is the main difference between 3rd person limited and 3rd person omniscient?

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3rd person limited focuses on one character's thoughts and feelings, while 3rd person omniscient knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.