Point of View Flashcard

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What is Point of View in literature?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told. 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 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 Omniscient Point of View?

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Third-Person Omniscient Point of View means the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters 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 means the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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Example of First-Person Point of View:

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'I went to the store and bought my favorite candy.'

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Example of Second-Person Point of View:

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'You walk into the room and see your friends waiting for you.'

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Example of Third-Person Omniscient Point of View:

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'She felt nervous, while he was excited about the upcoming event.'

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Example of Third-Person Limited Point of View:

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'He was worried about the test, but he tried to stay calm.'

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What pronouns are commonly used in First-Person Point of View?

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Common pronouns include 'I', 'me', 'my', 'we', 'us', and 'our'.