| Definition |
Third person is a writing, research, or communication concept related to the perspective or voice of indirect observation, in which the author or speaker uses third person pronouns (e.g. he, she, they) to describe the actions and interactions of persons with things and in places at which the author or speaker is/was not present. In fiction, this is the voice of the semi-omniscient or omniscient narrator.
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| Context & Usage |
In professional and technical communication, third person helps writers plan, draft, revise, review, or present information in a way that fits the audience and purpose.
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