Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View refers to 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 First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the narrator to share their personal thoughts and experiences.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View uses 'you' and addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and reports only what can be seen or heard, without revealing any character's thoughts.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I walked to the park, feeling the cool breeze on my face."

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Example of Second Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and feel a chill run down your spine."

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Example of Third Person Limited Point of View.

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"She looked at the stars, wondering if anyone else was awake."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"He was scared, but she felt brave, knowing they would face the challenge together."