Point of View

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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 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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Who is the narrator?

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The person telling the story.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I can't wait until school is out for the summer!"

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Example of Third Person Point of View.

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"Charlie never does his homework, so he misses recess often."

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What pronouns are used in First Person Point of View?

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

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What pronouns are used in Third Person Point of View?

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He, she, they, him, her, them.

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

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The narrator shares personal thoughts and feelings.

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

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The narrator describes the actions and thoughts of other characters.

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Can a story be told in both First and Third Person Point of View?

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Yes, some stories may switch between points of view.