point of view is the perspective from which a story is told
There are different types of points of view in storytelling:
1. First person: The story is narrated by a character within the story, using pronouns like "I," "me," and "my." This point of view provides a personal connection and insight into the narrator's thoughts and feelings. Example: "I walked down the street and saw a beautiful garden."
2. Second person: The story is narrated directly to the reader using the pronoun "you." This point of view creates a sense of direct involvement for the reader. Example: "You walk down the street and see a beautiful garden."
3. Third person: The story is narrated by someone outside of the story using pronouns like "he," "she," and "they." This point of view can be further divided into:
- Third person limited: The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character. Example: "He walked down the street and saw a beautiful garden."
- Third person omniscient: The narrator has access to the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters. Example: "He walked down the street and saw a beautiful garden. Little did he know, she was watching him from behind the fence."
The choice of point of view in a story affects how the reader perceives and interprets events, as well as the level of intimacy and knowledge imparted by the narrator.