First-person point of view

Definition

First-person point of view is when the narrator tells the story from their own perspective, using pronouns like "I," "me," and "my." It allows readers to experience events through the eyes and thoughts of a specific character.

Related terms

Second-person point of view:

This is when the narrator addresses the reader directly as "you," making them an active participant in the story.

Third-person point of view: In this perspective, the narrator uses pronouns like "he," "she," or "they" to tell the story from an outside viewpoint.

Stream of consciousness: This technique presents a character's thoughts and feelings in a continuous flow without any structured narrative or punctuation.