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 First Person Point of View?

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First 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 Third Person Point of View?

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Third Person Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides an outside perspective on the characters and events.

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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."

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Example of Third Person Point of View.

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"She walked to the park and saw her friends playing."

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How does First Person Point of View affect a story?

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

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How does Third Person Point of View affect a story?

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It allows for a broader understanding of the story, as the narrator can provide insights into multiple characters' thoughts and feelings.

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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, feelings, and experiences directly with the reader.

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

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The narrator is not a character in the story and describes the actions and thoughts of characters from an outside perspective.

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What pronouns are commonly used in First Person Point of View?

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I, me, my, we, us, our.