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how is point of view used as a narrative technique?
it tells the narrator's connection to the story
it makes the reader part of the story.
it gives details about a character from their own perspective
it allows the writer to tell what every character is thinking
it tells the narrator's connection to the story
it makes the reader part of the story.
it gives details about a character from their own perspective
it allows the writer to tell what every character is thinking
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Point of view (POV) is an essential narrative technique that shapes the way a story is told and how readers engage with it. Here’s how the options you've mentioned relate to the use of point of view:
1. **It tells the narrator's connection to the story**: This is accurate. The choice of narrator (first person, second person, third person limited, or third person omniscient) reveals the narrator's relationship to the events and characters, providing insight into their perspective and biases.
2. **It makes the reader part of the story**: This is particularly true for second-person point of view (using "you"), which directly addresses the reader, creating an immersive experience.
3. **It gives details about a character from their own perspective**: This is true for first-person and certain third-person limited points of view. These perspectives allow readers to see the thoughts, feelings, and motivations of a specific character, deepening their understanding and connection to that character.
4. **It allows the writer to tell what every character is thinking**: This is characteristic of third-person omniscient narrative. In this point of view, the narrator has access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a broader understanding of the story and its dynamics.
In summary, point of view is a powerful narrative technique that not only reveals the narrator's relationship to the story but also shapes the reader's experience and understanding of characters and events. Each type of point of view offers different insights and connections, enhancing the overall narrative.
1. **It tells the narrator's connection to the story**: This is accurate. The choice of narrator (first person, second person, third person limited, or third person omniscient) reveals the narrator's relationship to the events and characters, providing insight into their perspective and biases.
2. **It makes the reader part of the story**: This is particularly true for second-person point of view (using "you"), which directly addresses the reader, creating an immersive experience.
3. **It gives details about a character from their own perspective**: This is true for first-person and certain third-person limited points of view. These perspectives allow readers to see the thoughts, feelings, and motivations of a specific character, deepening their understanding and connection to that character.
4. **It allows the writer to tell what every character is thinking**: This is characteristic of third-person omniscient narrative. In this point of view, the narrator has access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a broader understanding of the story and its dynamics.
In summary, point of view is a powerful narrative technique that not only reveals the narrator's relationship to the story but also shapes the reader's experience and understanding of characters and events. Each type of point of view offers different insights and connections, enhancing the overall narrative.