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Perspective in Literature

Perspective vs Point of View

By Kristy Littlehale

Many students are confused by the difference between the terms point of view and perspective. This is because the terms are often used synonymously, but they are, in fact, quite different. Help students learn the difference!


Literary Terms - Perspective

Perspective Definition and Examples

Perspective is a narrator’s attitudes or beliefs about an event, person, or place based on their own personal experiences. Learn more about this and other literary terms with our Picture Encyclopedia!




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Perspective Definition | Perspective in reading is a narrator's attitudes or beliefs about an event, person, or place based on their own personal experiences.

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  • PERSPECTIVE Perspective is a narrator's attitudes or beliefs about an event, person, or place based on their own personal experiences.
  • As a recently-returned soldier from Iraq, Henry did not find the neighbors' fireworks enjoyable; in fact, they brought back memories of sudden rounds of fire from the enemy.
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