POV Practice

First person point of view is when the narrator uses words like:

• She, They, He

• I, Me, My

• You, Your

Third person point of view is when the narrator uses words like:

• She, They, He

• I, Me, My

• You, Your

Second person point of view is when the narrator uses words like:

• She, They, He

• I, Me, My

• You, Your

Third person omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows the feelings and thoughts of ______ characters.

• all

• one

• none of the

You have to be very quiet so you don’t scare away the rabbit.

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

Mike took his book to the library to renew it for one more week.

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

I was nervous when it was my turn in the spelling bee.

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

• Third Person

• First Person

• Second Person

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.

• First Person

• Third Person

• Second Person

Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.

• Third Person Limited

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Omniscient