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 understand the narrative.

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What is the first person point of view?

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The first person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we', allowing the narrator to share their personal experiences.

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What is the second person point of view?

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The second person point of view uses the pronoun 'you', directly addressing the reader and making them a character in the narrative.

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What is the third person point of view?

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The third person point of view uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they', describing the actions and thoughts 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, providing a comprehensive view.

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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, providing a focused perspective.

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Give an example of first person point of view.

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Example: 'I walked to the store and saw my friend.'

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Give an example of second person point of view.

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Example: 'You walk into the room and notice the painting on the wall.'

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Give an example of third person point of view.

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Example: 'She walked to the store and saw her friend.'

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What pronouns are commonly used in first person point of view?

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Common pronouns include 'I', 'me', 'my', 'we', and 'us'.