Notes

First Person~ the narrator describes events from his or her own perspective. First-person narrators use first-person pronouns, such as I, me, we, and us.
I waded slowly across the river, holding my backpack high above the water.

Second Person~ the narrator casts the reader as a character in the story. Second-person narrators use second-person pronouns, such as you and your.
You turn the page in anticipation, eager to find out where the story will lead.

Third Person~ the narrator describes events from the perspective of an outside observer. Third-person narrators use third-person pronouns, such as he, she, him, and her, as well as characters' names.

Third-person-limited point of view~ the observer's knowledge is limited to what a single character knows and feels.
Maria wondered whether her new neighbor's laugh was genuine.

Third-person-omniscient point of view~ the observer is all-knowing and often reveals multiple characters' thoughts and feelings.
Bernard was confident that the model rocket would launch without a hitch, but Nina had her doubts.