First Person Usage

First Person Usage

Please explain the difference between saying, “When I was a kid…” and saying, “Back in the 1950’s…” In other words, what is the effect of utilizing one sentence over the other on the audience? If both convey the same information?

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When one says “When I was a kid…”, it is a clear indication that he is giving an explanation of what he or she in the first person has been able to experience. This sentence makes it clear that the person being involved in this case was at the place where he is about to tell you. It shows that the person was able to experience the different story that he or she is about…

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