Point of View.
First Person:(I- We) Writers use the first person point of view when they write from their own point of view:
To understand first person perspective, imagine you are telling your friend about your day.
Usually, when you tell someone about your own experiences, you use the first person perspective
because it tells the reader what you thought, felt or did.
Second Person: (You) Writers use the second person point of view when they write from the reader’s point of view:
To understand the second person perspective, imagine you are giving a speech to your classmates
about how to bake a cake. Instructions are often given in the second person point of view
because it tells the reader what to think, feel, or do. The second person can also be used in the books "Choose your own adventure"
Third Person: (He/She- They) Writers use the third person point of view when they write from an anonymous observer’s point of view:
"He/She believes" "The philosopher thinks" "The witness saw"
To understand third person perspective, imagine a camera that views what is going on around it:
The camera cannot say, "I think this is good," or "I think this is bad." Also, it cannot say, "You
think this is good," or "You think this is bad."
EXAMPLES:
FIRST PERSON
:
I am about to write my first college essay. I am nervous and worried about the grade I will get. My
stomach feels tight and twisted, but I will do the best I can.
SECOND PERSON
:
You are about to write your first college essay. You are nervous and worried about the grade you will
get. Your stomach feels tight and twisted, but you will do the best you can.
THIRD PERSON
:
When writing their first college essay, many students feel nervous and worry about the grade they
might get. Often, their stomachs feel tight and twisted, but they do the best they can.
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