Understanding Point of View
Point of view is simply the narrator's perspective on a story. It's the lens through which the story is told and determines what information readers can access.
There are three main types of point of view. First person happens when the narrator is a character in the story, using words like "I," "me," "my" outside of dialogue. When you read "I couldn't believe what happened next," that's first person.
Second person speaks directly to the reader using "you" and "your." This perspective is less common in stories and more often appears in instructions or how-to guides. Think about recipes that say "you add the sugar next."
💡 When reading, try identifying the point of view in the first paragraph - it usually sets the pattern for the whole story!
Third person occurs when the narrator isn't a character but instead tells other people's stories using words like "he," "she," "they," or character names. It's like watching something happen and then describing it to someone else.