Point of View

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What is Point of View in literature?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

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What are the three main types of Point of View?

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The three main types are first person, second person, and third person.

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Define First Person Point of View.

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First Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows readers to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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Define Second Person Point of View.

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

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Define Third Person Point of View.

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Third Person Point of View uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and tells the story from an outside perspective.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character only.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View reports only what is observable, without delving into characters' thoughts or feelings.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I walked to the store, feeling excited about the new game I wanted to buy."

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Example of Second Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and feel a chill in the air."