Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View is the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the events and characters.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View uses 'you' and addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd Person Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and tells the story from an outside perspective.

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Example of 1st Person Point of View:

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'I went to the park and saw my friends.'

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Example of 2nd Person Point of View:

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'You walk into the room and feel the excitement.'

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Example of 3rd Person Point of View:

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'She walked to the store and bought some milk.'

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What is the effect of using 1st Person Point of View?

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It creates a personal connection between the narrator and the reader, making the experiences more relatable.

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What is the effect of using 2nd Person Point of View?

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It engages the reader directly, making them feel involved in the story.

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What is the effect of using 3rd Person Point of View?

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It provides a broader perspective, allowing the reader to see multiple characters' thoughts and actions.