Point of View and Perspective

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What is point of view?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is first person point of view?

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A narrative style where a character in the story tells the story using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person point of view?

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A narrative style where an outside narrator tells the story using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is second person point of view?

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A narrative style that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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Who is the narrator in a story?

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The person or character who tells the story.

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How can you identify the point of view in a story?

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Look for pronouns used and who is telling the story.

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What is perspective in literature?

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The way a character views events and other characters in the story.

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Why is point of view important in a story?

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It shapes how the reader understands the events and characters.

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What is an example of first person point of view?

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'I walked to the park and saw my friend.'

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What is an example of third person point of view?

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'She walked to the park and saw her friend.'