point of view
1
a person's perspective or opinion on a particular matter
- His point of view on the issue was quite different from mine.
- From her point of view, the decision was unfair.
- Everyone has a unique point of view shaped by their experiences.
- The discussion helped me understand his point of view better.
- The article presents both sides of the debate from a neutral point of view.
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2
the spatial property of the position from which something is observed
3
the perspective from which the narrator tells a story
Point of view (POV) refers to the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the events, characters, and emotions are presented to the audience. It determines whether the narrator is using a first-person POV, being a character within the story, a second-person POV, directly addressing the audience, or a third-person POV, which is outside the story. In third-person narration, it can be limited, focusing on the thoughts and experiences of one character, or omniscient, providing insight into the thoughts and feelings of all characters. The chosen point of view affects the reader’s connection to the characters and their understanding of the narrative.
- The story is written from the first-person point of view.
- Changing the POV can drastically alter the reader's perception.
- The narrator's point of view was biased, favoring the protagonist.
- The novel alternates between the points of view of two main characters.
- She struggled to decide whether to use a third-person omniscient POV.