Understanding Points of View

Front

First Person

Back

I, me, my, we, us

Front

Second Person

Back

You, your

Front

Third Person

Back

He, she, it, they

Front

First Person Example

Back

I went to the park.

Front

Second Person Example

Back

You are my friend.

Front

Third Person Example

Back

She likes apples.

Front

First Person Story

Back

Told by the character

Front

Second Person Story

Back

Told to the reader

Front

Third Person Story

Back

Told by an outsider

Front

Narrator in First Person

Back

Character in story