Point of View: First-person

What is first-person point of view?

• The narrator is a character in the story and refers to themselves as 'I' or 'we'.

• The narrator is a character in the story and refers to themselves as 'you' or 'they'.

• The narrator is not a character in the story and refers to the characters as 'I' or 'we'.

• The narrator is a character in the story and refers to themselves as 'he' or 'she'.

In first-person point of view, who is telling the story?

• The author of the book

• The main character or a person involved in the story

• A third-party observer

• A fictional character from a different story

Can the narrator use the pronoun 'I' in first-person point of view?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe

• Only on weekends

What are the advantages of using first-person point of view in storytelling?

• It makes the storytelling more objective and less personal

• It creates distance between the reader and the narrator

• The advantages of using first-person point of view in storytelling include creating a stronger connection between the reader and the narrator, as well as providing insight into the narrator's thoughts and emotions.

• It limits the insight into the narrator's thoughts and emotions

What are the disadvantages of using first-person point of view in storytelling?

• Inability to create a personal connection with the reader

• Limited perspective, potential bias or unreliability of the narrator, and difficulty in creating suspense or surprise.

• Risk of the narrator becoming too self-centered

• Difficulty in conveying the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters

Give an example of a famous book written in first-person point of view.

• Moby Dick by Herman Melville

• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

How does first-person point of view affect the reader's understanding of the story?

• It makes the story more objective and less biased.

• It creates a sense of detachment from the characters and events.

• It allows the reader to see the story from multiple perspectives.

• It provides a more personal and intimate connection with the characters and events.

What are some common words or phrases used in first-person point of view?

• I, me, my, mine, we

• you, your, yours

• he, him, his

• they, them, their

How does first-person point of view differ from third-person point of view?

• First-person uses past tense while third-person uses present tense

• First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story from the perspective of the narrator, while third-person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' to tell the story from an outside perspective.

• First-person is always unreliable while third-person is always reliable

• First-person can only describe the narrator's thoughts while third-person can only describe the actions of other characters

Why is it important for writers to understand first-person point of view?

• To make the story more distant and unrelatable to readers

• To create a more personal and intimate narrative, allowing readers to connect with the characters and story on a deeper level.

• Because it has no impact on the reader's experience

• To confuse the readers and make the narrative less engaging