Point of View Flashcard

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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, using pronouns like 'I' or 'we'. It provides a personal perspective.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View addresses the reader directly using 'you'. It is less common in literature.

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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 one character, using pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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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 in literature?

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An example is 'The Diary of a Wimpy Kid', where the narrator shares personal thoughts and experiences.

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Example of 3rd Person Limited Point of View in literature?

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An example is 'Number the Stars', where the story focuses on Annemarie's thoughts and feelings.

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What pronouns are commonly used in 1st Person Point of View?

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

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What pronouns are commonly used in 2nd Person Point of View?

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The main pronoun used is 'you'.

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What pronouns are commonly used in 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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Common pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'them'.

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What pronouns are commonly used in 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Common pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'them', but the narrator has knowledge of all characters.