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 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View 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 Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View uses the pronoun 'you'. The narrator addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator is outside the story and describes the characters' actions and thoughts.

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What is 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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3rd Person Limited Point of View means the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?

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3rd Person Omniscient Point of View means the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Example of 1st Person Point of View.

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"I walked to the store and bought some ice cream."

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Example of 2nd Person Point of View.

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"You should try to keep your room clean before you leave."

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Example of 3rd Person Limited Point of View.

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"She felt nervous before her big presentation."

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"Tom was excited about the game, while Sarah was worried about her exam."