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third-person omniscient

Third-person omniscient is a narrative perspective where the storyteller knows everything about the characters and events in a story. Unlike limited perspectives, which focus on one character's thoughts and feelings, this viewpoint allows the narrator to share insights into multiple characters’ emotions, backgrounds, and future events. It creates a broader understanding of the storyline and offers readers a more comprehensive view of the world within the story. This style often uses pronouns like "he," "she," or "they" and can provide commentary or insights beyond what characters know or experience directly.