Point of View

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What is the definition of point of view?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What are the three main types of point of view in literature?

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First-person, second-person, and third-person.

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What is first-person point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is second-person point of view?

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A narrative style that addresses the reader directly, using 'you'.

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What is third-person point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator is outside the story, using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is third-person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator knows all characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is third-person limited point of view?

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A narrative style where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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How does first-person point of view affect the reader's connection to the character?

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It allows for a closer emotional connection and personal insight into the character's thoughts.

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What is an example of second-person point of view in literature?

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Choose Your Own Adventure books, where the reader is addressed as 'you'.

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What is the effect of using third-person omniscient point of view?

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It provides a broader understanding of the story by revealing multiple characters' perspectives.