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What does POV stand for in literature? Point of View.
What is the unique characteristic of the narrator in first person POV? The narrator is a character within the story, usually the protagonist or a close observer.
What pronouns are commonly used in first person POV? "I" or "we".
What advantage does first person POV offer in terms of reader engagement? Intimacy and a deep understanding of the narrator's internal thoughts and emotions.
What disadvantage is associated with first person POV? Limited perspective, as the story is confined to what the narrator knows or observes.
What novel is an example of first person POV? The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
What pronouns are commonly used in second person POV? "You".
In what type of literature is second person POV less common? Traditional novel-length fiction.
What advantage does second person POV offer in terms of reader engagement? Deeply engaging the reader, making them feel like part of the story.
What disadvantage is associated with second person POV? It can be challenging for readers to maintain a sense of immersion or feel connected to the story.
What novel is an example of second person POV? Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney.
What pronouns are commonly used in third person point of view? "He," "she," or "they."
What are the two divisions of third person point of view? Third person omniscient and third person limited.
What does third person omniscient allow the author to explore? Multiple facets of a story through various characters’ perspectives.
What flexibility does third person omniscient offer? The flexibility to provide a broader view of the world of the story.
What can create emotional distance between the reader and the characters in third person omniscient? Distance.
What can confuse the reader if not handled carefully in third person omniscient? Managing multiple perspectives.
What does third person limited keep the narrative closely tied to? The experiences and perceptions of a single character.
What does third person limited provide in terms of narrative arc? A clear and straightforward narrative arc.
What does third person limited limit the narrative to? The knowledge and experiences of one character.
Which perspective is mostly used in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling? Third person limited, sticking closely to Harry’s experiences.
What does understanding different perspectives enrich in writing and reading? The writing and reading experience, providing different lenses through which to view the narrative world.
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