Literary Point of View

Which point of view is characterized by the use of 'I', 'me', and 'my' pronouns?

Which point of view is often used in instructional or interactive writing?

What is a characteristic of third person limited point of view?

Which point of view creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy?

Which novel is an example of third person omniscient point of view?

Which point of view is described as having access to multiple characters' thoughts and feelings?

What is a characteristic of third person objective point of view?

Point of View

Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is told.

First Person Point of View

The narrator is a character within the story
Uses pronouns "I", "me", "my" to describe their thoughts and feelings
Limited to the narrator's thoughts and feelings, cannot access others'
Creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy
Examples: The Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird

Second Person Point of View

The narrator addresses the reader directly, using "you" pronouns
Rarely used in novels, more common in instructional or interactive writing
Creates a sense of direct address and immediacy
Examples: Choose Your Own Adventure books, instructional texts

Third Person Point of View

The narrator is outside the story, describing characters and events
Uses pronouns "he", "she", "it" to describe characters
Can be:
- Limited: Focuses on a single character's thoughts and feelings
- Omniscient: Has access to multiple characters' thoughts and feelings
- Objective: Does not access characters' thoughts and feelings, provides a neutral description
Examples: Pride and Prejudice, The Great Gatsby

Test your understanding of the different narrative perspectives in literature, including first person, second person, and third person point of view. Learn how to identify and analyze the perspective of a story.