POV
the narrators position in the story
point of view
Pronouns used: I, we, us
First Person POV
the problem in a story
conflcit
Bob was as angry as a bee trapped in a sock.
simile
Your back yard is a Garden of Eden
allusion or more specifically Biblical allusion
someone outside the story is the narrator
Third Person Point of View
Pronouns used: they, them, he, her
Third Person POV
two characters are fighting over the friendship of a third character.
person v. person
hyperbole
repetition
Someone in the story is the narrator
First Person Point of View
Pronouns used: you, your
second person POV
a character is struggling to gain his freedom in the court system
person v. society
The cannon fired with a great kaboom.
onomatopoeia
“Twinkle, twinkle, little star"
apostrophe
second person point of view
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of others
Third Person Omniscient
Brad is lost in the woods and is trying to survive.
Person v. Nature
The chair reached out and tripped the student.
personification
He was hit in the back with a great KERPLUNK!
Onomatopoeia
the narrotor does not know the thoughts and feelings of characters
"Harry" shouted Ron; he knew that Harry was in great danger.
Third Person Omniscient
a character is contemplating suicide
Person v. Self
The loney fox was standing hear the stream, waiting for a friend, and finding no one near.
parallel structure
Kenna exploded with anger.
hyperbole