Point of View

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What is Point of View?

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Point of View refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the narrative.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'I' and 'we'. The narrator is a character in the story, sharing their personal experiences.

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What is 2nd Person Point of View?

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2nd Person Point of View uses the pronoun 'you'. The narrator addresses the reader directly, making them a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Point of View?

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3rd Person Point of View uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', and 'they'. The narrator is outside the story and describes the characters' actions and thoughts.

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Example of 1st Person Point of View

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"I walked to the park and saw my friends playing soccer."

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Example of 2nd Person Point of View

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"You walk into the room and feel the excitement in the air."

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Example of 3rd Person Point of View

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"She watched as her brother scored the winning goal in the game."

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What is a key characteristic of 1st Person Point of View?

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The narrator shares their own thoughts and feelings, providing a personal perspective.

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What is a key characteristic of 2nd Person Point of View?

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The reader is directly involved in the story, often feeling as if they are part of the action.

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What is a key characteristic of 3rd Person Point of View?

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The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one or more characters, but is not a character themselves.