Point of View Do-Now

Uses the pronouns, "he," "she," "him," "her," "they," or "them."

The narrator is a character within the story.

The narrator "speaks" or writes directly to the reader.

In informational text, is used to instruct, teach, or persuade.

Heavily uses pronouns such as "I," "we," "me," "my," etc.

The narrator is an observer, rather than a character in the story.

Makes the reader feel that they know, understand, or have a relationship with the narrator.

Divided into three catagories: objective, limited, and omniscient.

Generates trust for the narrator's story.

Creates the effect of "watching" the story unfold, from a distance.

in narrative texts, or stories, it brings the reader into the plot as a character.

Largely uses pronouns, "you," "your," and "yourself."

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