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title: "First Person — AP Lit Definition & Exam Guide"
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# First Person — AP Lit Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

First person is a narrative point of view where the story is told from the perspective of one character using pronouns like "I," "me," and "my." It allows readers to experience events through the eyes and thoughts of that character.

## Related Study Guides

- [Unit 4 Overview: Character, Conflict, and Storytelling](/ap-lit/unit-4/review/study-guide/8oaGbQAEu8wwlr45w1Wp)

## Review

### Related Terms

- Second Person: A narrative point of view where the story is told directly to the reader using pronouns like "you" and "your."
- Third Person Limited: A narrative point of view where the story is told by an outside narrator who knows only the thoughts and feelings of one character.
- Third Person Omniscient: A narrative point of view where the story is told by an outside narrator who knows all characters' thoughts and feelings.