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. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like 'I' or 'we'.

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd Person Point of View is when the narrator is not a character in the story and uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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3rd Person Limited Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?

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3rd Person Omniscient Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Example of 1st Person Point of View:

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

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Example of 3rd Person Point of View:

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"She walked to the park, feeling the cool breeze on her face."

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What is the effect of using 1st Person Point of View?

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

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What is the effect of using 3rd Person Point of View?

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It provides a broader perspective on the story, allowing readers to see multiple characters' thoughts and actions.

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How can you identify 1st Person Point of View in a text?

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Look for the use of 'I', 'me', 'my', or 'we' in the narrative.