Why is it important to avoid unnecessary shifts in point of view?* Point of view expresses the perspective from which a piece is written. Generally, the writer should establish a point of view (first, second, or third person) in the opening sentences and maintain that point of view consistently throughout his or her work. Although there are occasions when a shift in point of view is appropriate, unnecessary and inconsistent shifts -- especially within a sentence -- are distracting to the reader and can cause a confusing change in perspective. How can you correct an unnecessary shift in point of view? In a passage where an unnecessary shift has been noted, go through and highlight each of the point of view words. Change the point of view of the inconsistent pronouns to align them with the primary point of view that has already been established. Reread the passage aloud and listen for consistency in point of view. Let's look at an example: Inconsistent point of view : Even though he believed weight loss was possible, you do not know how hard it can be until you try to lose a few pounds. Consistent point of view : Even though he believed weight loss was possible, he did not know how hard it would be until he tried to lose a few pounds. For more information on point of view: Javascript is disabled in you browser! Enable it in order for Quiz Deluxe to function correcly. error messagebox 00:00 Point of