A writing technique that immerses the reader into the perspective of a single character or individual, using the pronoun 'I' to tell the story.

Some of the main aspects of this technique are:

• Definition and Examples: The narrator uses the pronoun 'I' (or 'we' in some cases) to tell their own story, revealing their inner world. For example: "I feared what might greet me as I entered the kitchen." Some famous works that use first person point of view are Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. ^{1 2 3}
• Advantages and Disadvantages: It enables the writer to develop a character's voice and personality, portray subjective experiences and emotions, foster reader empathy, create unreliable narrators, and deliver engaging storytelling. However, it also limits the scope and depth of the story, creates narrative bias, can be difficult to maintain consistency and avoid confusion, and can be challenging to balance the narrator's voice with the action and dialogue. ^{8 9 6}
• Tips and Tricks: The writer should choose the narrator carefully, craft a strong and consistent voice, show rather than tell, avoid head-hopping and tense shifts, and allow other characters to shine. ^{7 3 2}
• Types and Variations: There are different types of first person point of view, such as first person singular, first person plural, first person peripheral, and first person multiple, each with their own effects and implications. ^{1 3 2}