point of view practice

Front

What is point of view (POV)?

Back

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

Front

What are the three main types of point of view?

Back

The three main types of point of view are: 1. First person, 2. Second person, 3. Third person.

Front

Define first person point of view.

Back

First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and allows the reader to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

Front

Define second person point of view.

Back

Second person point of view uses 'you' and directly addresses the reader, making them a character in the story.

Front

Define third person point of view.

Back

Third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and tells the story from an outside perspective.

Front

What is third person limited point of view?

Back

Third person limited point of view means the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

Front

What is third person omniscient point of view?

Back

Third person omniscient point of view means the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

Front

Example of first person point of view.

Back

"I walked to the store, feeling excited about my new shoes."

Front

Example of second person point of view.

Back

"You walk into the room and feel a chill in the air."

Front

Example of third person point of view.

Back

"She walked to the park, enjoying the sunny day."