Points Of View
What are they and when do I use them?
First Person
First Person uses is told from the author/narrators point of view and has the knowledge and experiences of that person/character. It uses "I," "Me," and "Mine." Due to the storyteller having a limited range of knowledge, this point of view is often employed for epiphanies, musing about the world, mourning over someone, or even lying to the audience (unreliable narrator).
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Second Person
The often-forgot-about middle child of the bunch is the second person. By using "you," "yours," and "your," the author makes the audience experience the story first hand. This can make a story seem more impactful or can demonstrate a consequence of a course of action.
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Third Person
Third Person uses a narrator that is outside of the world to tell the story. How? By using "he," "she," and "they". This narrator can be omniscient (all knowing) or limited in their knowledge of the characters thoughts, feelings and memories.
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