Week of February 1-5
Literary Terms
perspective: the position or view the narrator takes based upon his/her
experiences and background
first-person point of view: where the narrator is a character in the story who
describes things from his or her own perspective and refers to himself or herself as
“I”
second-person point of view: where the author speaks directly to the reader
and uses the word "you, you’re or your." Second person is a good choice when giving
directions or anytime the author speaks directly to someone.
third-person limited point of view: where the narrator is not a character in
the story but the narrator can describe the experiences and thoughts of only one
character in the story
third-person omniscient point of view: where the narrator is not one of
the characters and is able to describe the experiences and thoughts of every
character in the story
Week of February 1-5
Literary Terms
perspective: the position or view the narrator takes based upon his/her
experiences and background
first-person point of view: where the narrator is a character in the story who
describes things from his or her own perspective and refers to himself or herself as
“I”
second-person point of view: where the author speaks directly to the reader
and uses the word "you, you’re or your." Second person is a good choice when giving
directions or anytime the author speaks directly to someone.
third-person limited point of view: where the narrator is not a character in
the story but the narrator can describe the experiences and thoughts of only one
character in the story
third-person omniscient point of view: where the narrator is not one of
the characters and is able to describe the experiences and thoughts of every
character in the story