Point of View Practice

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What is First Person Point of View?

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

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using 'you', making the reader a character in the story.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Identify an example of First Person Point of View from literature.

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"I will triumph over you." - Julie Berry, All the Truth That's in Me.

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Identify an example of Second Person Point of View from literature.

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"Sometimes you do have to laugh to keep from crying." - Jacqueline Woodson, Peace, Locomotion.

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Identify an example of Third Person Limited Point of View from literature.

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"Stanley was glad to be away from the big hole." - Holes by Louis Sachar.

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Identify an example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View from literature.

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(Example not provided in the questions, but can be created: "He knew she was sad, but she smiled anyway.")

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What are the key characteristics of First Person Point of View?

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Uses 'I' or 'we', provides personal thoughts and feelings, and offers a subjective view of events.

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What are the key characteristics of Second Person Point of View?

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Uses 'you', directly engages the reader, and creates an immersive experience.