Point of View Review

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What is Point of View?

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Point of view is the vantage point, or perspective, from which a story is told.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we' and allows the narrator to share their personal experiences.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd person point of view addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd person point of view uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'they', and can be limited or omniscient.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient?

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3rd person omniscient point of view means the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is 3rd Person Limited?

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

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What is 3rd Person Objective?

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

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Example of 1st Person Point of View.

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"I love ice cream! It is my favorite dessert."

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Example of 2nd Person Point of View.

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"You should try the chocolate cake; it's delicious!"

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"She loved ice cream, and he preferred cake, so they decided to buy both."