Many students are confused by the difference between the terms point of view and perspective. This is because the terms are often used synonymously, but they are, in fact, quite different. Help students learn the difference!
Point of View Definition | Point of view is the vantage point from which a story is told. It is the stance from which the action and events of the story unfold. The three most common types are first person, third person limited, and third person omniscient.
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FIRST PERSON
THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT
THIRD PERSON LIMITED
Hi! Let me tell you about the time I went to the store...
My friend Kiana went to the store last week...
First person is told by the main character using I, me, my; third person limited uses he, she, they and describes the events, but cannot reveal more than the main character's thoughts; third person omniscient can access any character's thoughts or feelings.
POINT OF VIEWPoint of view is the vantage point from which a story is told. It is the stance from which the action and events of the story unfold. The three most common types are first person, third person limited, and third person omniscient.
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The store owner was devastated to learn he had accidentally locked Kiana in the store overnight.
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