Point of View Review

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

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we'. The narrator is a character in the story and shares their personal experiences.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd 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 3rd Person Objective Point of View?

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3rd Person Objective Point of View presents the story without revealing any character's thoughts or feelings. The narrator reports only what can be seen or heard.

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What is 3rd Person Limited Point of View?

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3rd Person Limited Point of View focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character, using pronouns like 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient Point of View?

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3rd Person Omniscient Point of View allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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Example of 1st Person Point of View.

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"I love going to the beach every summer with my family."

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Example of 2nd Person Point of View.

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"You should try the new ice cream shop in town; it's delicious!"

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Example of 3rd Person Objective Point of View.

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"The dog barked loudly as the mailman approached the house."

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Example of 3rd Person Limited Point of View.

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"She felt nervous as she walked into the classroom, hoping to make new friends."