POINT OF VIEW

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) is 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 first person point of view?

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First person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we'. The narrator is a character in the story and shares their personal experiences.

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What is second person point of view?

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Second person point of view uses pronouns like 'you' and 'your'. The narrator addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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Third person limited point of view uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Example of first person point of view.

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"I went to the park and saw my friends playing soccer."

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Example of second person point of view.

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"You walk into the room and feel the excitement in the air."

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Example of third person limited point of view.

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"She felt nervous as she walked into the classroom, hoping to see her friend."

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Example of third person omniscient point of view.

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"He was excited about the game, while she was worried about her test. They both hoped for a good day."

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What pronouns are used in first person point of view?

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Pronouns like 'I', 'me', 'my', 'we', and 'us'.