Point of view describes the position of the narrator in a story. The main types of point of view are first person and third person. In first person, the narrator is a character in the story and uses “I” or “we” in non-dialogue text. In third person, the narrator is not a character in the story but is removed from the action and functions more as an observer. Second person point of view is more rare, and concentrates more on "you." There are also many subcategories of each type of point of view.
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Reading Set: 5 Passages
by RV Staff Writer J.C.
How did it get here? No one knows. How to get it out...
434 Words, 3rd-5th Grades, Character Traits, Point of View, and Summary
Following a set of clues from her teacher about a m...
631 Words, 3rd-5th Grades, Main / Central Idea, Point of View, and Summary
by Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was a master of creating tension in ...
407 Words, 8th-11th Grades, 740L - 1050L, Context Clues, Figurative Language, and Point of View
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A brave fighter pilot faces a new enemy in an air ba...
331 Words, 3rd-4th Grades, 420L - 730L, Figurative Language, Main / Central Idea, Point of View, and Summary
by RV staff writer J.C.
A class trip to the zoo means Olivia sees many anima...
290 Words, 1st-2nd Grades, 420L - 730L, Point of View and Summary
Students will read a story about two girls from very different backgrounds who become friends. Students will answer questions a...
502 Words, 5th-6th Grades, 740L - 1050L, Point of View and Story Elements
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500 Words, 6th-8th Grades, 1060L - 1290L, Point of View, Summary, and Theme
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Archie is a problem! Students will read a story abou...
502 Words, 8th-9th Grades, 1060L - 1290L, Context Clues, Point of View, and Theme
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692 Words, 6th-8th Grades, 1060L - 1290L, Context Clues, Main / Central Idea, Point of View, and Symbolism