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first-person
/fɜːst ˈpɜː.sən/
[/fɜːst ˈpɜː.sən/]
writing using I or we
Intermediatenoun
Definition
First person is a way of writing that uses 'I' or 'we' to show the writer's own view. Personal essays are often written in the first person.
Example
Write the diary entry in the first person.
Write the diary entry in the first person.
Etymology
From 'first' plus 'person', a grammatical term.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in grammar and creative writing lessons.