Points+of+View

= Points of View =

First Person - The WRITER: I, We, Me, My, Mine, Myself, Us, Our, Ours, Ourselves
Example sentences written in first person point of view - I went to the beach for a vacation with several friends. - We sunbathed, fished, watched the surfers, and swam. - I have solved a number of mysteries lately. - We recently moved to the country from the city; we love our new home.
 * First-person usually not used in academic writing because it doesn't allow the writer to be thought of as objective. Used mostly in CREATIVE WRITING, POETRY, FICTION, and CREATIVE NON-FICTION. **

Second Person - The READER: You, You, You, Your, Yours, Yourself, Yourselves
Example sentences written in second person point of view - You should be sure to pack light when you go backpacking. - You will have a good trip if you are aware of some safety tips. - Never take heavy objects like extra shoes or cast iron fry pans on a backpacking trip.
 * Second-person point of view is rarely used in writing, and definately not used in academic writing because it lacks a professional tone. Second person is often used in advertising, and is definitely use in HOW TO - TECHNICAL/PROCEDURAL writing. **

Third Person - The OTHERS: He, She, It, Him, Her, Them, Himself, Herself, His, Hers, Their, Theirs, Themselves, Itself, Bill, Sue, Barb, ideas, objects, places
Example sentences written in third person point of view - The boys went to a movie and then to a dance; they enjoyed themselves. - Scott, Chris, and Wallis became the best of friends. - The garden was filled with many fragrant and colorful flowers.
 * Third-person point of view is the the most common form of academic writing and also, newspaper reporting, and magazine articles. Third-person puts some distance between the writer and his words; the author's writing appears more respected and less biased or personal. **

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