Point of View

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) refers to the perspective from which a story is narrated. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is 1st Person POV?

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1st Person POV is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story, sharing their personal thoughts and experiences.

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What is 2nd Person POV?

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2nd Person POV is when the narrator addresses the reader directly using 'you,' making the reader a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person POV?

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3rd Person POV is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he,' 'she,' or 'they.'

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient POV?

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3rd Person Omniscient POV is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Limited POV?

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3rd Person Limited POV is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Objective POV?

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3rd Person Objective POV is when the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without access to any character's thoughts or feelings.

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Example of 1st Person POV.

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"I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted."

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient POV.

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"Vince locked eyes with her and then he realized the error in his conduct."

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What does it mean to have a limited perspective in a story?

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Having a limited perspective means the reader only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, which can create suspense and focus.