Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the narrative.

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What is the first person point of view?

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The first person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the narrator to share their personal experiences and thoughts.

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What is the second person point of view?

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The second person point of view uses 'you' and addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is the third person point of view?

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The third person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and describes the actions and thoughts of characters from an outside perspective.

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What is a third person omniscient narrator?

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A third person omniscient narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is a third person limited narrator?

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A third person limited narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, providing a more focused perspective.

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Give an example of first person point of view.

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"I went to the park and saw my friends playing soccer."

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Give an example of second person point of view.

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"You walk into the room and feel the excitement in the air."

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Give an example of third person point of view.

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"She walked to the store, thinking about what to buy."

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What is the role of the narrator in a story?

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The narrator is the person telling the story, guiding the reader through the events and providing insights.