Question

What does it mean to write in first person?

Answer 1

The first person means writing in the '`I`' point of view.

Explanation:

For example, this may be used in a diary when one would say "Today, I went to the shops with Melissa".
Or in a slightly more formal piece of writing, where you would say "I thought about it, then shook my head as I wasn't ready for that type of commitment".

First person is generally used for informal pieces and Third person for more formal pieces.