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.

Answer 1

First Person:
As I walked through the dense forest, the scent of pine enveloped me, and the crunch of leaves underfoot sounded like nature's music. Sunlight peeked through the treetops, casting dappled shadows on the path ahead. I savored the silence, broken only by the soft rustle of creatures hidden in the underbrush.

Second Person:
As you walk through the dense forest, the scent of pine envelops you, and the crunch of leaves underfoot sounds like nature's music. Sunlight peeks through the treetops, casting dappled shadows on your path ahead. You savor the silence, broken only by the soft rustle of creatures hidden in the underbrush.

Third Person:
As she walked through the dense forest, the scent of pine enveloped her, and the crunch of leaves underfoot sounded like nature's music. Sunlight peeked through the treetops, casting dappled shadows on the path ahead of her. She savored the silence, broken only by the soft rustle of creatures hidden in the underbrush.