Point of View - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Person (Obj/Lim/Omn)

Point of View - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Person (Obj/Lim/Omn)

LET'S GO!

_{Finding the point of view is all about perspective - a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.}

First Person

Is all about ME! Also, I, us, we, my etc. anything where the main character is telling the story.

2nd Person

The narrator is talking to......YOU! Yes, you or yours! This is terrible for literature because who is "you" referring to?

3rd Person Objective

The narrator is talking about other people like he, she, them, John, Jane, they, and basically anyone that is not themselves.

We don't know what anyone is thinking or feeling!

3rd Person Limited

The narrator is still talking about other people but NOW....we know the thoughts and/or feelings of ONE character.

3rd Person Omniscient (AHHM-NISH-ENT)

We have an ALL KNOWING VIEW of the story. Meaning....we know the thought and/or feelings of more than ONE character.

LET'S GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Multiple Choice

Carson’s father paced along the sidelines of the soccer game. He couldn’t take his eyes off his son. They had practiced penalty shots in the front yard for weeks. Carson knew it was his chance to win the championship.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd - Objective

• 3rd - Limited

• 3rd - Omniscient

Multiple Choice

There’s nothing better than sleeping in after a long week of school. Being cozy in your bed on a sleepy Saturday morning is like winning the lottery.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd - Objective

• 3rd - Limited

• 3rd - Omniscient

Multiple Choice

My dog’s favorite word is “walk.” Anytime I mention the word “walk,” he runs toward the door. He grabs his leash, puts it in his mouth, and eagerly waits for me to get our walk started.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd - Objective

• 3rd - Limted

• 3rd - Omniscient

Multiple Choice

Julia had never been camping before. Trying to set up the tent with her cousins that had done it a million times before made her feel silly. She couldn’t help but wonder how she had gotten herself into these woods in the middle of nowhere in the first place.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd - Objective

• 3rd - Limited

• 3rd - Omniscient

Multiple Choice

Sam’s mother met him at the door with his report card in her hand. She couldn’t believe he had a “C” in Science. “What’s this all about?” she asked. “Mom, I can explain,” Sam replied, feeling like his heart had dropped into his stomach.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd - Objective

• 3rd - Limited

• 3rd - Omniscient

Multiple Choice

Mary sat straight up in bed. The bright sunshine beaming into her bedroom signaled that she overslept. She couldn’t imagine why she had missed her alarm.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd - Objective

• 3rd - Limited

• 3rd - Omnisicent

Multiple Choice

Most Improved Player by Robert Grisly

"Do you want to take the shot, Vince?" The coach asked me. I looked into his eyes. They were ice-cold blue. His face did not betray his feelings, but I knew that he meant it. "I do, Coach. I can make the shot." I replied. He nodded and then put his hand on top of my head. "I don't know how long any of us will live, but we will all remember what happens next for as long as we do." He then slapped me on the back. The referee blew the whistle and it was time to find out just how I would be remembered.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd Objective

• 3rd Limited

• 3rd Omnicient

Poll

How are you feeling about your ability to identify the 5 different types of Point of View?

• I am a POV genius!

• I think I got this...yeah I am good!

• Kinda....

• I don't get this what language are you speaking?

Multiple Choice

"Wow, look at his costume," said Annie. "He's dressed up like an electric jellyfish." She observed the flashing lights with genuine admiration. Adrianna looked at the costume and scoffed. Secretly, she envied the detail and craftsmanship that went into the jellyfish costume, but she would never let on to Annie. “What kind of loser goes walking around like a Christmas tree?” Adrianna said. Annie did not agree, but did not want to be disagreeable. “Yeah… what kind?” The ladies walked by another house. Annie did not like this. It seemed like Adrianna more interested in criticizing others than in trick-ortreating. Annie adjusted the headband to her costume. Adrianna was not wearing a costume.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd - Objective

• 3rd - Limited

• 3rd - Omniscient