Point of View

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) refers to the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the reader experiences the narrative.

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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 pronouns like 'I', 'me', and 'my'.

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What is 2nd Person POV?

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2nd Person POV is when the narrator addresses the reader directly using pronouns like 'you' and 'your'.

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What is 3rd Person Limited POV?

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3rd Person Limited POV 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 POV?

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

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What is 3rd Person Objective POV?

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3rd Person Objective POV is when the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without knowing any character's thoughts or feelings.

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How does the choice of POV affect a story?

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The choice of POV affects how much the reader knows about the characters and events, shaping their understanding and emotional connection.

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What pronouns are commonly used in 1st Person POV?

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Common pronouns in 1st Person POV include 'I', 'me', 'my', and 'we'.

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What pronouns are commonly used in 2nd Person POV?

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Common pronouns in 2nd Person POV include 'you' and 'your'.

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What pronouns are commonly used in 3rd Person POV?

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Common pronouns in 3rd Person POV include 'he', 'she', 'it', and 'they'.