Point of view refers to how a story is narrated or told. It determines whose perspective we experience events from and influences our understanding of characters, events, and themes.
Think of point of view as wearing different pairs of glasses while watching a movie. Each pair gives you a unique perspective on what's happening on screen.
First-Person Point of View: When a character within the story narrates using "I" pronouns.
Third-Person Limited Point of View: When an external narrator tells the story from the perspective of one character.
Third-Person Omniscient Point of View: When an external narrator knows and reveals the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.
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