Point of View

A type of narrative perspective in where the author uses pronouns like "your" and "you".

What key word in this sentence lets you know that it is first person point of view?

As I ran up the hill, I realized that it was about to rain.

Jose was feeling nervous about the big football tournament coming up. He didn't know how his team would do. The team captain felt very confident in their chances of winning.

What point of view is this written?: "Suddenly a mouse timidly poked its head out of the bathroom door. I jumped up on the couch and squealed in surprise. My sister screamed in fear at my response to the mouse."

What point of view is this written?: "The day grew dark, but Michael kept searching for his lost keys. If he could only find them, he would not get in trouble. This was the second time this month he had lost his keys."

Will you please take your seats? Thank you. I would like you to turn to page 64 in the text book and begin reading the page to yourself. When you are done, answer the question on page 65.

The narrator tells the story using the pronouns "I", "me", and "we".

The author tells the story using "he", "she" and "they".

The story is told from the reader's point of view, using the pronouns "you" and "your".

I shouldn't have come to this party. I don't belong at this party.

He began his new life standing up, surrounded by darkness and stale, dusty air. A shudder shook the floor beneath him.

It's finally summer. Go ahead, take a deep breath. You're free. Truth is, you're pretty smart. School comes easy to you.

"When you get home you have to call me."

"She has the most amazing voice"

"We are going to the movies."

In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

In 3rd person objective, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...