Narrative Perspective/Narrator's Point of View

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What is narrative perspective?

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Narrative perspective refers to the viewpoint from which a story is told, influencing how the reader perceives the events and characters.

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What is 1st person narrative perspective?

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1st person narrative perspective uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we', allowing the narrator to share their personal experiences and thoughts.

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What is 2nd person narrative perspective?

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2nd person narrative perspective addresses the reader directly using 'you', making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd person narrative perspective?

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3rd person narrative perspective uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'they', and character names, providing an outside view of the story.

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What is 3rd person limited perspective?

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3rd person limited perspective reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character, while other characters remain unknown.

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What is 3rd person omniscient perspective?

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3rd person omniscient perspective allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Example of 1st person narrative perspective.

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"I walked to the park, feeling the cool breeze on my face."

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Example of 2nd person narrative perspective.

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

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Example of 3rd person limited narrative perspective.

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"She looked out the window, wishing she could play in the snow."

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Example of 3rd person omniscient narrative perspective.

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"They each remembered their childhood differently, but all felt a sense of nostalgia."