first-person narrative
A literary or writing technique using the point of view of the narrator to tell the story. This uses I and me statements.
Do not confuse first-person narrative with First Voice or person-first language.
First-person narrative is rarely used in news, but will occasionally be used in analysis, commentary, and should most often be used in opinion and columns.
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