Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View (POV) is 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 pronouns like 'I' and 'my.' The narrator is a character in the story and shares their personal experiences.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'you' and 'your.' The narrator addresses the reader directly, 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 pronouns like 'he,' 'she,' and 'they.' The narrator is outside the story and describes the characters and events.

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What is Third Person Limited?

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Third Person Limited POV focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character, while the narrator remains outside the story.

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What is Third Person Omniscient?

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

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Example of First Person POV:

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'I went to the store and bought some candy.'

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Example of Second Person POV:

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'You walk into the room and see a surprise party waiting for you.'

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Example of Third Person POV:

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'She walked her dog in the park and enjoyed the sunny day.'

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What pronouns are used in First Person POV?

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Pronouns like 'I,' 'me,' 'my,' and 'we' are used in First Person POV.