Point of View Practice Cards

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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' and '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 outside the story and uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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Give an example of 1st person point of view.

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An example of 1st person point of view is: 'I walked to the store and saw my friend.'

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Give an example of 3rd person point of view.

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An example of 3rd person point of view is: 'She walked to the store and saw her friend.'

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What pronouns are commonly used in 1st person point of view?

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Common pronouns used in 1st person point of view include 'I', 'me', 'my', 'we', and 'us'.

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What pronouns are commonly used in 3rd person point of view?

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Common pronouns used in 3rd person point of view include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'them'.

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How does the point of view affect a story?

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The point of view affects how the reader understands the characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions.

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What is the difference between limited and omniscient 3rd person point of view?

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Limited 3rd person point of view focuses on one character's thoughts, while omniscient 3rd person point of view knows the thoughts of all characters.

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Can a story switch between points of view?

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Yes, a story can switch between points of view, but it should be done clearly to avoid confusing the reader.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that is told or written, which can be in 1st or 3rd person point of view.