Point of View
DOES NOT know feelings or thoughts.
3rd person objective
A brochure or pamphlet
persuade
Introduces the setting, characters, and sets the stage for the plot
Exposition
Lena was fiercely determined, never one to back down from a challenge, no matter how daunting. Her quiet confidence often surprised those who underestimated her, mistaking her calm demeanor for passivity. She approached problems with thoughtful precision, driven by a deep sense of responsibility and an unwavering moral compass. Compassion guided her choices, even when it made her path more difficult, and she carried the weight of others' burdens as if they were her own. Beneath her composed surface burned a relentless desire to make the world better, one small act at a time.
internal traits
The hallway buzzed with the usual morning chaos as Maya clutched her math textbook to her chest, weaving through clusters of students at Lincoln High. Her heart pounded—not from fear, but from the possibility that today, she might finally raise her hand in class. She’d practiced the answer three times last night, whispering it into the quiet of her bedroom. As she stepped into Room 204 and caught the teacher’s eye, she took a deep breath, hoping that maybe, just maybe, this small moment could change everything.
realistic fiction
Making a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Step 1: You grab your ingredients (bread, PB, jelly, knife)
Step 2: Take two pieces of bread. Use the knife to spread the PB on one slice and jelly on the other.
Step 3: You mash the slices together.
Step 4. Using the knife, slice the sandwich into halves diagonally.
2nd person POV
history textbook
inform
The big action-packed moment
Climax
Master Thalen was guided by a deep sense of wisdom born from centuries of study and quiet reflection. His mind was a labyrinth of knowledge, always analyzing, questioning, and seeking truths hidden beneath the surface of the world. Though his power was vast, he wielded it with humility, believing that true strength lay in restraint and understanding. He felt a quiet responsibility to protect the fragile balance between magic and mortal life, and his decisions were shaped by empathy as much as intellect. Beneath his composed exterior, he carried the loneliness of one who had outlived many but remained driven by hope that his knowledge could still light the way for others.
internal
The year was 1776, and the scent of ink and parchment filled the dimly lit print shop tucked behind a cobblestone alley in Philadelphia. Eliza moved quickly, her fingers stained with fresh ink as she set the type for another copy of the revolutionary pamphlet her brother had written in secret. Outside, the air buzzed with talk of rebellion, and red-coated soldiers marched just blocks away. Every word she pressed onto paper felt like an act of defiance, a quiet yet powerful stand for a future not yet written.
historical fiction
As Conner walked up the stairs, his heart hammered in his chest. He thought to himself, what if the thief is in his room?! He crept down the hallway, inching closer and closer to his room.
3rd person omniscient
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
entertain
rising action
The dragon towered above the treetops, its massive wings stretching wide like sails, casting a dark shadow over the land below. Gleaming emerald scales covered its body, each one edged with gold and shimmering in the sunlight like precious gems. Smoke curled from its flared nostrils, and its sharp, obsidian claws dug into the rocky cliffside with ease. Its eyes, glowing like molten amber, scanned the horizon with an ancient, watchful gaze. A row of jagged spines ran down its back to a long, barbed tail that lashed the air with slow, deliberate menace.
external traits
Beneath the twin moons of Eldora, the enchanted forest shimmered with a light all its own, trees whispering secrets in a language only the fae could understand. Crystals bloomed like flowers along mossy paths, and silver-winged creatures darted between glowing mushrooms. At the heart of it all stood an ancient stone archway, pulsing faintly with forgotten magic—waiting for the one destined to awaken the world beyond.
fantasy
I couldn't wait to get to school! My class is going on a field trip to the Alamo, and my mom gave me money for souvenirs. This is going to be the best day ever!
1st person POV
A documentary on WW2
inform
The story comes to an end
Resolution
Eli was naturally curious, always asking questions and seeking to understand the "why" behind everything. His mind never rested, constantly turning over ideas, theories, and possibilities. He had a deep well of empathy that made people feel seen and heard, even in their most vulnerable moments. Though he often appeared reserved, he was fiercely loyal and protective of those he cared about. Eli's quiet resilience kept him moving forward, even when doubt crept in, fueled by a belief that every obstacle held a lesson worth learning.
internal traits
In a village where the roses sang at dawn and the rivers whispered secrets, a poor baker’s daughter named Lila discovered a golden key buried beneath an old willow tree. That night, moonlight guided her to a hidden door in the hillside, one that only opened for those with kind hearts and brave souls. As the door creaked open, a warm glow spilled out, and the scent of honey and stardust filled the air—welcoming her into a world where wishes breathed and dragons told bedtime stories.
fairytale
You walk down the hall toward the creepy fog coming from the bathroom. Do you:
A: Open the bathroom door
B: Run away
2nd person POV
A commercial
persuade
falling action
The mermaid glided gracefully through the crystal-clear water, her long, iridescent tail shimmering with hues of turquoise and silver that sparkled like sunlight on the sea’s surface. Her flowing hair, the color of deep ocean kelp, drifted behind her like a silken veil. Pearls adorned her neck and wrists, and her eyes, wide and sea-green, sparkled with mischief and mystery. Delicate fins fanned out from her elbows and hips, catching the current as she moved with effortless elegance. When she surfaced, the sun caught the droplets on her skin, making her appear as if she were carved from the sea itself.
external traits
In the orbit of Jupiter’s third moon, the research station Aetheris floated silently, its metallic hull gleaming against the backdrop of distant stars. Inside, holographic screens flickered with alien data streams, and synthetic AI assistants glided across the corridors, their voices calm and precise. Beyond the observation deck, a swirling rift pulsed with unstable energy—a tear in spacetime that defied every known law of physics. The crew knew one thing for certain: whatever was on the other side wasn’t from their universe.
science fiction