Exercise 3: Writing Practice Objective: Write a short passage in first person, second person, and third person to demonstrate your understanding of point of view. Instructions: Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about a character walking through a forest. Write the paragraph three times—once in first person, once in second person, and once in third person.

Question

The author’s purpose in this passage is to convey Jonas’s emotions as he prepares for a significant moment in his life. By highlighting his mixed feelings of excitement and fear, the author builds suspense and engages the reader in Jonas’s internal struggle with the uncertainty of his future role in the community.

The point of view used in this passage is third-person limited. This perspective allows readers to closely follow Jonas's thoughts and feelings while maintaining a narrative distance from the other characters.

It affects the reader's understanding of Jonas's feelings by providing intimate insights into his nervousness and anticipation, allowing readers to empathize with his experience of uncertainty as he approaches the ceremony.

First Person: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Second Person: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Third Person: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

Answer 1

First Person:
As I walked through the dense forest, the towering trees seemed to reach out with gnarled branches, enveloping me in a cocoon of green. Each step on the soft, mossy ground stirred up a whirl of emotions within me—excitement mixed with a tinge of dread. The chirping of birds was a distant soundtrack to my thoughts, and I could feel the weight of the moment pressing down on me. What awaited me at the clearing? I wasn't sure if I was ready.

Second Person:
You walk through the dense forest, surrounded by towering trees that stretch high above you like ancient guardians. With each step on the soft, mossy ground, you feel a mixture of excitement and fear bubbling inside you. The sound of chirping birds fills the air, but it does little to calm the apprehension gnawing at your thoughts. As you approach the clearing, uncertainty looms—are you truly prepared for the moment that lies ahead?

Third Person:
Jonas walked through the dense forest, the towering trees casting shadows that danced along the soft, mossy ground. His heart raced with a mix of excitement and fear, each step taking him closer to the unknown. The chirping of birds floated through the air, but it did little to ease the tension coiling within him. As he neared the clearing, a sense of uncertainty gripped Jonas; he couldn't shake the feeling that this moment would change everything.