Point of View

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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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.

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What is 1st Person POV?

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1st Person POV uses pronouns like 'I', 'me', and 'my'. The narrator is a character in the story and shares their personal experiences.

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What is 2nd Person POV?

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2nd Person POV directly addresses the reader using 'you'. It makes the reader feel like they are part of the story.

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What is 3rd Person Limited POV?

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3rd Person Limited POV uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides insight into the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient POV?

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3rd Person Omniscient POV uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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Example of 1st Person POV.

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"I walked to the store, feeling excited about the new book I wanted to buy."

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Example of 2nd Person POV.

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

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Example of 3rd Person Limited POV.

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"She looked out the window, wishing she could go outside."

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient POV.

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"They all had their own thoughts about the situation, but none of them knew what the others were thinking."

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What is the effect of using 1st Person POV?

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It creates a personal connection between the narrator and the reader, allowing for deeper emotional engagement.