Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View 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 Point of View?

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First Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'I' and 'me', allowing the narrator to share their personal experiences and thoughts.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View presents the story without revealing any character's thoughts or feelings, focusing only on observable actions.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a comprehensive view of the story.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character, providing insight into their experiences.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I felt a rush of excitement as I opened the letter."

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Example of Second Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and feel the tension in the air."

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Example of Third Person Objective Point of View.

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"She walked to the store, her hands in her pockets, and did not speak to anyone."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"He knew she was upset, but she tried to hide it from him."