Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of view is the perspective or vantage point from which a story is told.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the narrator to share their personal thoughts and feelings.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd person point of view uses 'you' and 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 'he', 'she', or 'they' and tells the story from an outside perspective.

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What is 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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In 3rd person limited, 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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In 3rd person omniscient, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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Example of 1st Person Point of View.

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"I walked to the park and felt the cool breeze on my face."

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Example of 2nd Person Point of View.

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"You walk into the room and feel a sense of excitement."

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Example of 3rd Person Limited Point of View.

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"She felt nervous as she entered the stage, hoping to do well."

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"He was nervous, but she was confident, knowing they would succeed together."