What is second person?

Second person is a grammatical person that refers to the personal pronouns "you," "your," and "yours." It is used to address the listener or reader directly. Second person is commonly used in writing styles such as instructions, tutorials, and persuasive or self-help literature as it engages the reader and creates a sense of direct communication. In English, second person is considered informal and less common in professional or academic writing compared to first and third person.