POV

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) is the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is 1st Person POV?

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1st Person POV uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we.' The narrator is a character in the story and shares their personal experiences.

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What is 2nd Person POV?

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2nd Person POV uses pronouns like 'you.' The narrator addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person POV?

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3rd Person POV uses pronouns like 'he,' 'she,' and 'they.' The narrator is outside the story and describes the characters and events.

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What is 3rd Person Limited POV?

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3rd Person Limited POV gives the thoughts and feelings of one character, while the narrator remains outside the story.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient POV?

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3rd Person Omniscient POV allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Example of 1st Person POV.

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"I walked to the park and saw my friends."

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Example of 2nd Person POV.

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"You walk into the room and feel the excitement in the air."

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Example of 3rd Person Limited POV.

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"She looked at the stars and wondered what they meant to her."

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient POV.

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"He felt sad, while she was filled with joy, unaware of his feelings."