ELACC4RL6: Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
Point of View
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Point of view refers to the person who is telling the story or “speaking.” When you write a letter, you are writing in “first person,” which includes the words I, me, my, we, and our. Second-person writing occurs when the author talks about you and yours, and third person includes the words he, she, they, his, her, and their. In third-person writing, the author does not put himself in the story.
*A story can be told from different points of view.
In first person, the main character tells the story.
When my family moved to the big city, I was excited about all of the new activities we could try. I never thought about how crowded it might be. Back home, my neighbors were very friendly. It seemed like I knew everyone in the whole town. I wanted to make new friends in the city, but when I got to school the hallways were so packed I could hardly get to my classroom. I took a deep breath and thought to myself, “With all of these people around, I am sure to make new friends.”
In second person, the story is told as though it is happening to you.
You love to work in the garden. You especially like seeing the tiny plants first appear through the dirt. Although it is hard to wait, you know that it is better to wait until the plants are fully grown before pulling them up. Your brother is so fond of tomatoes that his mouth begins to water even before they are red. At summer’s end, you gather seeds to plant for next spring. You rejoice at the cycle of nature.
In third person, a narrator tells the story as if she is watching it happen.
Marcus’s family had just moved to a large city from a very small town. He was surprised at how many cars were on the street and how few people said hello when he met them on the sidewalk. In his old town, he had known everyone. He hoped that he would make a new friend on the first day of school. When he saw the crowded hallways as he walked into the building, he felt worried. Then, he thought to himself that with all those people around, he was sure to make a lot of friends.
Third Person Limited: Narrator knows thoughts and feelings of one character.
Third Person Omniscient: Narrator knows thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story.
*A story can be told from different points of view.
In first person, the main character tells the story.
When my family moved to the big city, I was excited about all of the new activities we could try. I never thought about how crowded it might be. Back home, my neighbors were very friendly. It seemed like I knew everyone in the whole town. I wanted to make new friends in the city, but when I got to school the hallways were so packed I could hardly get to my classroom. I took a deep breath and thought to myself, “With all of these people around, I am sure to make new friends.”
In second person, the story is told as though it is happening to you.
You love to work in the garden. You especially like seeing the tiny plants first appear through the dirt. Although it is hard to wait, you know that it is better to wait until the plants are fully grown before pulling them up. Your brother is so fond of tomatoes that his mouth begins to water even before they are red. At summer’s end, you gather seeds to plant for next spring. You rejoice at the cycle of nature.
In third person, a narrator tells the story as if she is watching it happen.
Marcus’s family had just moved to a large city from a very small town. He was surprised at how many cars were on the street and how few people said hello when he met them on the sidewalk. In his old town, he had known everyone. He hoped that he would make a new friend on the first day of school. When he saw the crowded hallways as he walked into the building, he felt worried. Then, he thought to himself that with all those people around, he was sure to make a lot of friends.
Third Person Limited: Narrator knows thoughts and feelings of one character.
Third Person Omniscient: Narrator knows thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story.
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ELAGSE4RL6: Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
Point of view refers to who is telling or narrating a story. A story can be told in three different ways: first person, second person, and third person. Writers use point of view to express the personal emotions of either themselves or their characters. The point of view of a story is how the writer wants to convey the experience to the reader.
First-person Point of View
With first-person point of view, the character is telling the story. You will see the words "I," "me," or "we" in first-person point of view. This point of view is commonly used for narratives and autobiographies.
First-person point of view can be singular or plural. The singular form uses "I" or "me" and plural form uses the word "we." Both are used to give the writer's personal perspective.
Some examples of first-person narrative include:
Second-person Point of View
When writing in second-person point of view, the writer has the narrator speaking to the reader. The words "you," "your," and "yours" are used in this point of view. Some common uses for second-person point of view are directions, business writing, technical writing, song lyrics, speeches, and advertising.
Some examples of second-person point of view are:
Third-person Point of View
Third-person point of view has an external narrator telling the story. The words "he," "she," "it," or "they" are used in this point of view. This point of view can either be omniscient where the reader knows what all the characters are doing in the story or it can be limited to having the reader only know what is happening to one specific character. Third person can also be gender specific or neutral, singular or plural.
Third-person point of view is often used in academic writing and fictional writing. Some examples of third person point of view:
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Point of view refers to who is telling or narrating a story. A story can be told in three different ways: first person, second person, and third person. Writers use point of view to express the personal emotions of either themselves or their characters. The point of view of a story is how the writer wants to convey the experience to the reader.
First-person Point of View
With first-person point of view, the character is telling the story. You will see the words "I," "me," or "we" in first-person point of view. This point of view is commonly used for narratives and autobiographies.
First-person point of view can be singular or plural. The singular form uses "I" or "me" and plural form uses the word "we." Both are used to give the writer's personal perspective.
Some examples of first-person narrative include:
- I always look forward to my summer vacation at the beach. I like to collect seashells and swim in the ocean.
- We love walking the dogs in the woods. We all think it is so much fun.
- If it was up to me, I would choose the white car.
- We didn’t want to drive so we took the train to the city and back home.
Second-person Point of View
When writing in second-person point of view, the writer has the narrator speaking to the reader. The words "you," "your," and "yours" are used in this point of view. Some common uses for second-person point of view are directions, business writing, technical writing, song lyrics, speeches, and advertising.
Some examples of second-person point of view are:
- In just a few simple steps you can make a big change in your life!
- To make a great chili is you must season it early and often.
- Management is very happy with the progress you are all making.
- You gotta fight for your right to party! - "Fight for Your Right," Beastie Boys
Third-person Point of View
Third-person point of view has an external narrator telling the story. The words "he," "she," "it," or "they" are used in this point of view. This point of view can either be omniscient where the reader knows what all the characters are doing in the story or it can be limited to having the reader only know what is happening to one specific character. Third person can also be gender specific or neutral, singular or plural.
Third-person point of view is often used in academic writing and fictional writing. Some examples of third person point of view:
- He is a great football player. He scored the most touchdowns this season.
- She was the one who knew all the answers on the test. She had the highest grade in the entire class.
- What they told her was not the truth.
- She heard a loud crash in the middle of the night. She was so scared that she didn't know what she should do next.
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