Point of View

Front

Narrator uses pronouns like 'I', 'me', 'my'.

Back

first person

Front

Narrator's perspective:

Back

Third person omniscient

Front

Narrator's perspective in the story.

Back

First person

Front

Narrator zooms in on one character's feelings, not a character in the story.

Back

third person limited

Front

Narrator reveals all characters' secrets.

Back

third person omniscient

Front

Narrator reveals no characters' thoughts or feelings.

Back

third person objective

Front

Tim slammed the door, walked upstairs, read a note from Shay, smiled, and jumped up and down.

Back

third person objective

Front

Tim was happy with Shay and smiled at her. Shay knew Tim would be happy, so she gave him a hug.

Back

third person omniscient

Front

Tim loved Shay, who gave him a note silently.

Back

third person limited

Front

Tim expresses happiness about Shay, calling her his best friend.

Back

first person