Point of View

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What is Point of View in literature?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the events and characters.

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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' or 'we'). 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, sharing their personal experiences and thoughts.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View is when the narrator speaks directly to the reader, making them a character in the story.

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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 refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View is when the narrator knows all the thoughts and feelings of every character in the story.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View is when the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without access to any character's thoughts.

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How can dialogue indicate the Point of View?

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Dialogue can reveal the Point of View by showing the characters' perspectives and how they relate to the events of the story.

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What is an example of First Person Point of View?

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An example is: 'I walked to the store, feeling nervous about what I might find there.'