How is point of view used as a narrative technique? Responses It makes the reader part of the story. It makes the reader part of the story. - no response given It gives details about a character from their own perspective. It gives details about a character from their own perspective. - incorrect It tells the narrator’s connection to the story. It tells the narrator’s connection to the story. - not selected, this is the correct answer It allows the writer to tell what every character is thinking.

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Point of view is indeed an important narrative technique that shapes how a story is told and how readers connect with the narrative. Here’s a breakdown of how the options you provided relate to point of view:

  1. It makes the reader part of the story. - This statement can be somewhat true, particularly in second-person narration ("you" perspective), but it does not specifically define the function of point of view in a broader sense.

  2. It gives details about a character from their own perspective. - While first-person point of view can provide insights into a character's thoughts and feelings, this statement is too narrow and does not encompass the full range of point of view options (first-person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient, etc.).

  3. It tells the narrator’s connection to the story. - This option is correct. Point of view dictates not only who is telling the story but also how involved they are in the narrative, which can significantly influence the reader's understanding of events and characters.

  4. It allows the writer to tell what every character is thinking. - This description is more aligned with third-person omniscient point of view, where the narrator knows all characters' thoughts. However, it doesn’t cover all types of point of view.

In summary, point of view is a narrative technique that establishes the narrator's relationship to the story and influences how much insight the reader gains into characters and events.