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 story.

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What are the three main types of Point of View?

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1. First Person: The narrator is a character in the story (uses 'I'). 2. Second Person: The narrator addresses the reader directly (uses 'you'). 3. Third Person: The narrator is outside the story (uses 'he', 'she', 'they').

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What is First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View is when the narrator addresses the reader directly, using 'you'.

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What is Third Person Point of View?

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Third Person Point of View is when the narrator is not a character in the story and uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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

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A key feature is that the reader gets to see the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.

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What is a key feature of Second Person Point of View?

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A key feature is that it makes the reader feel like they are part of the story.

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

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A key feature is that the narrator can describe the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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How does Point of View affect a story?

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Point of View affects how the reader understands the characters and events in the story.

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Can a story change Point of View?

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Yes, a story can change Point of View, which can change the reader's experience.