Unnecessary Shift in Person

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It is imperative when writing a story not to make an unnecessary shift in first, second, or third person. A story written in first person is generally a narration told by an “I” character. “I” is the main character of the story. In this type of story, the events of the story are seen through the main character’s eyes.

In second person, the narration is being addressed as “you.” When writing in second person, it should be made clear to the reader who is being addressed.

Third person characters are generally referred to as “he” and “she.” Third person allows the author to express the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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