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 narrated. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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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 narrator to share their personal experiences and thoughts.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides insight into one character's thoughts and feelings.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and presents only the actions and dialogue of characters without revealing their thoughts or feelings.

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Example of First 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 Second Person Point of View.

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"You open the door and step into the bright sunlight."

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Example of Third Person Limited Point of View.

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"She felt nervous as she approached the stage, her heart racing."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View.

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"They were all worried about the exam, but little did they know, John had studied all night."