Second-person narrative is a rare but engaging technique in which the narrator uses “you” instead of “I” or “he/she/they.” It is often used in modern and postmodern literature, and can draw attention to the story. Examples include Choose Your Own Adventure books and works by William Faulkner, Margaret Atwood, and Jay McInerney. A second person […]
The use of first, second, and third person creates the perspective of a piece of writing. First person refers to the speaker, second person addresses the reader, and third person uses “he”, “she”, or “it”. Third person can be limited or omniscient. In academic writing, third person is preferred. It’s important to use only one […]
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