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Third Person for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: θɜrd_'pɜrsən

What does Third Person really mean?

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Hello there! So, you're wondering what exactly "Third Person" means, right? Well, let me break it down for you in the simplest way possible.

When we talk about "Third Person," we're actually talking about the way a story is told or how someone refers to themselves or others in a conversation or piece of writing.

Now, imagine we're sitting together and I start telling you a story. If I say, "I went to the store and bought some ice cream," what does that mean?

The student nods.

That's right! It means I, the teacher, am talking about myself and my own actions. This is what we call "First Person." It's kind of like when you're telling a personal story and you say "I" or "me".

Now, let's imagine you're telling me a story. If you say, "You went to the store and bought some ice cream," what does that mean?

The student thinks for a moment.

Exactly! It means you're talking about me, the listener, and my actions. This is what we call "Second Person." It's like when you're talking to someone and using the word "you".

Now, finally, we come to "Third Person". Imagine we're telling a story about someone else. If I say, "He went to the store and bought some ice cream," what does that mean?

The student hesitates.

That's okay! "Third Person" means that we're talking about someone else and their actions. Instead of using words like "I" or "you," we use words like "he," "she," or "they" to talk about other people.

So, when we say a story is told in "Third Person," it means we're hearing about what someone else did or is doing. It's like being a spectator watching the story unfold from a distance.

Just remember, "First Person" is when we talk about ourselves, "Second Person" is when we talk about the person we're talking to, and "Third Person" is when we talk about someone else. It's all about perspective and who we're focusing on!

I hope that makes it clear for you! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Learning is all about asking questions and exploring new things!


Revised and Fact checked by James Thompson on 2023-10-30 06:00:31

Third Person In a sentece

Learn how to use Third Person inside a sentece

  • When someone talks about themselves in third person, like saying 'John needs to go to bed' instead of 'I need to go to bed'.
  • In fairy tales, the narrator usually tells the story in third person, like 'Once upon a time, there was a princess' instead of 'Once upon a time, I was a princess'.
  • When reading a book, we often find sentences written in third person. For example, 'He walked down the street' instead of 'I walked down the street'.
  • When watching a movie or TV show, the characters usually speak in third person. They say things like 'She is going to the park' instead of 'I am going to the park'.
  • When playing a video game, we sometimes control a character who speaks in third person. The character might say 'They need to defeat the enemy' instead of 'I need to defeat the enemy'.

Third Person Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

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