Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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The vantage point or position from which the story is told.

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What is First Person Point of View?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without revealing any character's thoughts or feelings.

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Identify the point of view: 'I felt a rush of excitement as I opened the gift.'

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First Person.

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Identify the point of view: 'She knew he was lying, but he smiled anyway.'

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Third Person Limited.

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Identify the point of view: 'The sun set over the horizon, and the world fell silent.'

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Third Person Objective.

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Identify the point of view: 'You should try to finish your homework before dinner.'

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Second Person.

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What is the effect of using First Person Point of View?

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It allows readers to connect deeply with the narrator's personal experiences and emotions.