Point of View

Front

Point of view with pronouns I, me, we.

Back

1st person

Front

Narrator tells the story from outside using pronouns like he, she, it.

Back

3rd person

Front

Narrator speaks directly to YOU using pronouns like YOU, YOU'RE, YOU'LL.

Back

2nd person

Front

Point of view that reveals only one character's thoughts and emotions from an outside perspective.

Back

3rd person limited

Front

Point of view that reveals all characters' thoughts and emotions from an outside narrator.

Back

3rd person omniscient

Front

Nervous during my turn in the spelling bee.

Back

1st person

Front

He enjoys telling jokes that amuse all.

Back

3rd person

Front

Mike renewed his book at the library.

Back

3rd person

Front

Grandma is visiting soon!

Back

1st

Front

Be quiet to avoid scaring the rabbit.

Back

2nd