Types of POV
The narrator is the protagonist
Uses I, me and My
Someone says something that they do not mean
Hi! My name is Cinderella, and I am going to tell you a craaaaaaaazy story about this one night out that changed my life"
1st person POV
A fire hydrant catches fire
Situational Irony
“As the campers settled into their tents, Zara hoped her eyes did not betray her fear, and Lisa silently wished for the night to quickly end”
3rd person omniscient
The protagonist is YOU- the reader
Uses you, yours
2nd Person POV
We (the audience) know something that the characters do not know
dramatic irony
Ms. Tewalt woke up today in a crabby mood. She wanted to get some waffles. Her 8th graders had been dreaming of waffles for weeks! They felt that they deserved a special treat. Little did they know, Mr. Houselog was going to bring waffles for all of them!!!
3rd person omniscient
Eli threw a rock at my head
not ironic-just wild!!
Aiden and Ayden thought they were going to do well on the quiz, little did they know, they were going to ace it!
Omniscient
The narrator only knows what they can see
What you see is what you get
3rd Person OBJECTIVE POV
Something happened that is very different than what is expected
situational irony
Taylor Swift was so so excited to be at another Chiefs game. She thought Travis was sooooooo cute when he ran on the field! She really liked this whole football thing- she felt it was a great excuse to show her love of sports, and wear cute new outfits
3rd person limited
The english teacher does not know how to read
situational irony
“Marcus warily took one more glance at his mom, unable to read the look on her face, before heading to school.”
Limited
The narrator knows EVERYTHING about just the protagonist
3rd person LIMITED POV
You walk into school one day feeling extra excited to go to English class. Even though it is a lot of work, you are learning so much that will prepare you for high school.
2nd person
In a horror movie we see high schooler Tom take of his mask revealing himself to be the killer. Later in the evening, Sandy hides in the closet with her best friend Tom. Sandy laughs, thinking she is safe.
“Hansel walked ahead of Gretel. Gretel dropped breadcrumbs behind her as she went. Ahead of them, an old witch waited.”
Objective
The narrator knows EVERYTHING about EVERYONE ALL THE TIME!!!!!
Think Santa Claus..
3rd person Omniscient POV
Ms. Tewalt is making her students play this game of jeapordy. Students are working in teams while Ms. Tewalt reads the questions from the board. The students groan as Ms. Tewalt reminds them to be ready for the test. After class, they heard by the door before the bell rings.
3rd person objective
Ms. Tewalt wakes up to go to school and finds that all four of the wheels on her car are missing. She says' "Eh. I didn't really need those anyway"
Verbal Irony
Ms. Tewalt was ready for a day off. All she wanted was to sit at home, watch reality tv, and eat chips. She dreamed of cozy pjs, slippers, hot tea and some time to relax.