Literary Elements & POV

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) is the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is 1st Person POV?

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1st Person POV is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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What is 3rd Person POV?

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3rd Person POV is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where a story occurs.

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Why is the setting important in a story?

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The setting helps us visualize what the land and characters look like in a story.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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To visualize means to create mental images of the characters, settings, and events in a story.