Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences 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 'we'. The narrator is a character in the story and shares their personal experiences.

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What is Third Person Point of View?

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Third Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator is outside the story and describes the characters' actions and thoughts.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I walked to the park and felt the cool breeze on my face."

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Example of Third Person Point of View.

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"She walked to the park and felt the cool breeze on her face."

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What does it mean when a story is told in Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View uses 'you' and places the reader directly into the story, making them a character.

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Identify the Point of View: "We were excited to go on the field trip!"

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First Person.

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Identify the Point of View: "The dog barked loudly as it chased the ball."

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Third Person.

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What is a key characteristic of First Person Point of View?

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The narrator shares their own thoughts and feelings.

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What is a key characteristic of Third Person Point of View?

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The narrator can provide insights into multiple characters' thoughts and feelings.