Point of View
Point of view that uses the "I" sentence?
First Person
You push open the heavy door, and the chill of the room greets you instantly. The faint glow of a single bulb illuminates the scattered papers on the desk, each one scribbled with words you don’t recognize. As you take a step closer, the air thickens, carrying a sense that someone—or something—is watching you.
Second Person
How many third person POVs is there?
3
Write 2 sentences in first person.
Answers may vary -- must use "I" sentence construction
point of view that uses "you" "you"
Second Person
I stepped into the old library, the scent of aged paper wrapping around me like a familiar embrace. The creak of the wooden floor echoed my every step, as if the room itself acknowledged my presence. Somewhere between the dusty shelves, I could almost hear whispers of forgotten stories calling my name.
First Person
Identify the following:
The storm raged outside as Clara stared at the empty fireplace, her thoughts swirling with doubt and regret. Upstairs, her brother paced the narrow hallway, his mind racing with plans he was too nervous to share. Neither of them realized how deeply the other felt the same fear, a silent bond tethering their restless hearts.
Omniscient
Write 2 sentences in second person
Answers may vary - must include you and your
The eye through which a story is told.
Ella tightened her grip on the umbrella, the wind tugging at her coat as she hurried down the empty street. She glanced over her shoulder and saw Betty far behind moving quickly. Maybe it was just her imagination, but she thought that Betty might be chasing her.
Third Person Limited
What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient
What can a third person omniscient narrator move freely through?
Character's minds
An outside narrator is telling the story.
Third Person
The child sat cross-legged on the carpet, staring at the scattered puzzle pieces in front of her. A clock ticked steadily in the background, filling the silence of the room. She reached for a corner piece, turning it over in her hands before placing it on the edge of the board.
Third Person Objective
What is the downside of third person objective.
We do not know what the characters are thinking.
What do you look outside of to determine if we can learn what the character is thinking or feeling?
Quotation marks
What pronouns are used in third person?
she
he
him
her
The man placed his coffee cup on the table and glanced at his watch. A dog barked somewhere outside, breaking the quiet. He stood, adjusted his coat, and walked out the door without a word.
Third Person Objective
Change this from second person to third person:
You step into the room, the air heavy with the scent of rain-soaked earth. The flickering candlelight casts shifting shadows on the walls, and for a moment, you think you see one move. Your breath catches, and you hesitate, unsure if you're truly alone.
answers may vary. Change out the you and yours with names or he/she/him/etc
What does Omni mean?
All knowing.