First, second and third person

First, second and third person

Discussions are mainly written in third person, but you can also use first and second person to add emphasis and to persuade your reader.

First person

I/me/my

we/us/our

Second person

you/your

Third person

he/him/his

she/her

it/its

they/them/their

Take the 'First, second and third person' quiz (below) to test your knowledge.