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 told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

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What is First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows readers to see the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.

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What is 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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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and does not reveal any character's 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 book 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 run down your spine."

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Example of Third Person Limited Point of View.

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"She looked out the window, wishing she could go outside, but she knew she had to finish her homework first."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"He felt nervous about the test, while she was confident, knowing she had studied hard."