Point of View - 6th Grade (Reg. Difficulty)

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What is Point of View (POV)?

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Point of View (POV) refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It determines how much the reader knows about the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is 1st Person POV?

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1st Person POV is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story, sharing their personal experiences and thoughts.

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What is 2nd Person POV?

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2nd Person POV is when the narrator addresses the reader directly using 'you,' making the reader a character in the story.

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What is 3rd Person Limited POV?

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3rd Person Limited POV is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, using 'he,' 'she,' or 'they'.

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What is 3rd Person Omniscient POV?

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3rd Person Omniscient POV is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story, providing a broader perspective.

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What is 3rd Person Objective POV?

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3rd Person Objective POV is when the narrator reports only what can be seen or heard, without access to any character's thoughts or feelings.

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Example of 1st Person POV.

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"I walked to the park, feeling excited about the day ahead."

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Example of 2nd Person POV.

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

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Example of 3rd Person Limited POV.

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"She felt nervous as she approached the stage, her heart racing."

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Example of 3rd Person Omniscient POV.

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"As John struggled with his decision, Sarah knew exactly what he was thinking and felt a pang of sympathy."