Point of View

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers understand the events and characters.

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What are the three main types of point of view?

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The three main types of point of view are first person, second person, and third person.

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Define first person point of view.

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the narrator to share their personal experiences and thoughts.

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Define second person point of view.

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Second person point of view uses 'you' and addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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Define third person point of view.

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Third person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and describes the thoughts and actions of characters from an outside perspective.

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What is a third person omniscient narrator?

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A third person omniscient narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is a third person limited narrator?

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A third person limited narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character in the story.

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Give an example of a sentence in first person point of view.

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I went to the park with my friends.

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Give an example of a sentence in second person point of view.

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You should try to finish your homework before dinner.

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Give an example of a sentence in third person point of view.

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Mariah walked to the store, thinking about what to buy.