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, influencing how readers understand the narrative.

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What is First Person Point of View?

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First Person Point of View uses 'I' or 'we' and allows readers to see the story through the narrator's eyes.

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What is Second Person Point of View?

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Second Person Point of View uses 'you' and directly addresses the reader, making them a character in the story.

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What is Third Person Limited Point of View?

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Third Person Limited Point of View uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and provides insight into one character's thoughts and feelings.

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What is Third Person Omniscient Point of View?

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is Third Person Objective Point of View?

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Third Person Objective Point of View presents the story without revealing any character's thoughts or feelings, only actions and dialogue.

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Example of First Person Point of View:

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"I walked to the store, feeling excited about my new purchase."

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Example of Second Person Point of View:

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"You walk into the room and feel a chill in the air."

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Example of Third Person Limited Point of View:

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"She looked out the window, wishing for a better day."

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Example of Third Person Omniscient Point of View:

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"He felt nervous, while she was completely unaware of his anxiety."