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 the reader experiences the narrative.

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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 reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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

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What is Third Person Point of View?

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Third Person Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides an outside perspective on the characters and events.

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Example of First Person Point of View.

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"I went to the park and saw my friends playing soccer."

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Example of Second Person Point of View.

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

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Example of Third Person Point of View.

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"She walked to the store, thinking about what to buy."

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What is a key feature of First Person Point of View?

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The narrator shares their personal thoughts and feelings, creating a close connection with the reader.

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What is a key feature of Third Person Limited Point of View?

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The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, providing insight into that character's experiences.

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What is a key feature of Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a broader understanding of the story.