Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told. It shows us who is telling the story and how they see events.
Always ask yourself: who is telling the story, and how much do they know?
In first person, the narrator is part of the story. The words “I,” “me,” and “my” are clues that the character is telling the story from their own perspective.
The narrator can only share what they personally think, feel, or know.
In third person, the narrator is not part of the story. The words “he,” “she,” “they,” and names of characters show that someone outside the story is telling it.
Sometimes the narrator knows only what one character feels (limited), and other times the narrator knows what all characters feel (omniscient).
In second person, the narrator speaks directly to the reader using the word “you.” This point of view is less common in stories but often used in instructions or directions.
This style makes the reader feel like they are part of the action.
Understanding different points of view helps readers notice how perspective changes the story. Compare narrators to see how each one shows events in a unique way.
Think about how the story would change if it were told from another character’s point of view.