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first-person

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun first-person has 1 sense
  1. first person - pronouns and verbs used to refer to the speaker or writer of the language in which they occur
    --1 is a kind of person

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First Person

Description:

The term "first person" refers to the grammatical category that represents the speaker or the writer. It is commonly used in various contexts such as literature, storytelling, and communication.

Possible Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Grammar:

In grammar, "first person" is used to indicate that a sentence is spoken or written from the perspective of the speaker or writer. It is typically associated with pronouns and verb conjugations.

Example Sentence:

"I am going to the store."

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Sense 2 - Narrative Perspective:

In literature and storytelling, the term "first person" relates to the narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character within the story.

Example Sentence:

"As the first person narrator, the protagonist described every detail with great emotion and personal insight."

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Sense 3 - Personal Perspective:

In everyday communication, "first person" can also refer to speaking or sharing personal opinions, experiences, or beliefs.

Example Sentence:

"In my first person opinion, I think this new technology will greatly benefit society."

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