Point of View

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What is Point of View in literature?

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Point of View refers to 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 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 directly with the reader.

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What is 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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What is third-person objective point of view?

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Third-person objective point of view presents the story without delving into the thoughts or feelings of any characters. The narrator reports only what can be observed.

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What is third-person limited point of view?

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Third-person limited point of view focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character, providing insight into their experiences while keeping other characters' thoughts unknown.

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What is third-person omniscient point of view?

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Third-person omniscient point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a comprehensive view of the story.

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Example of first-person point of view in a sentence.

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"I walked to the store, feeling the cool breeze on my face."

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Example of second-person point of view in a sentence.

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"You walk into the room and feel the tension in the air."

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Example of third-person objective point of view in a sentence.

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"The dog barked loudly as the children played in the yard."

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Example of third-person limited point of view in a sentence.

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"She felt nervous as she approached the stage, her heart racing in her chest."