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, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

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What is First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'I' and 'me,' allowing readers to experience the story through the narrator's personal perspective.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View addresses the reader directly using 'you,' making them a character in the story.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View provides a god-like perspective, where the narrator knows all characters' thoughts and feelings.

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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, using 'he,' 'she,' or 'they'.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View presents only the actions and dialogue of characters without revealing their thoughts or feelings.

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Example of First Person Point of View:

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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:

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"You walk into the room and feel a sense of unease."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View:

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"She felt nervous, while he was completely unaware of her anxiety."

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Example of Third Person Limited Point of View:

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"He wondered if he would ever find the courage to speak up."