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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe narrator is the ________.person telling the storymain character in the storyenemy of the main character in the storyperson listening to the story
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is written in second person point of view?Erin did not want to go to the grocery store.You did not want to go to the grocery store.Mariah did not want to go to the grocery store.I did not want to go to the grocery store.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA ________ narrator can see and describe every character's thoughts.first personsecond personthird person, limitedthird person, omniscient
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn which point of view does the narrator describe "you" and "your" actions?first personsecond personthird person, limitedthird person, omniscient
- 5. Multiple ChoiceYou should be sure to use the right exit when you leave the building. From which point of view is this sentence written?first personsecond personthird person
- 6. Multiple ChoiceI didn't like creeping down the dark alley. From which point of view is this sentence written?first personsecond personthird person, omniscientthird person, objective
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich point of view uses the pronoun I?first personsecond personthird person
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe science fair will be held in the gymnasium on May 2, and Ms. Garcia's students will be presenting first. From which point of view is the sentence written?first personsecond personthird person
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWe laughed so hard that milk came out of our noses. From which point of view is the sentence written?third person, omniscientthird person, objectivefirst person
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is written in third person point of view?I brought my mother breakfast this morning.You always wear your seatbelt.We didn't mean to hurt Jorge's feelings!Cynthia and her brother walked home from school this afternoon.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen a writer begins a new story, she must decide who will tell the story. Point of view is who tells the story, or the “voice” that the story is told in. It's the place from which a narrator sees and understands what is happening.
Read the following passage.“We’re going to put on a play, Miriam!” Zakir announced, waving his hands in my face. I immediately began to think of what part I’d like to play. I thought at first I’d like to play a witch or a goblin—I’d been working for weeks on an eerie, low-sounding screech that I was sure would steal the show. But I knew Zakir was secretly afraid of things like that—he’d never agree to a play about the occult. And, I remembered, the only audience for the play was our father, and he would quietly reprimand me for being insensitive to my brother’s phobias. I could already hear his gentle scolding. "Don't tease him, Miriam," he would say. I thought of playing a queen, but maybe there wouldn’t be enough to do with that part. Our little sister, Dinah, would probably insist on wearing the house’s toy crown, too. I looked around our living room, spying a pair of green tights doubled down between the couch cushions. A wrestler? Maybe.
What point of view is this passage written in?third person limitedthird person omniscientsecond personfirst person - 12. Multiple ChoiceIn the first person point of view, the narrator is telling a story and is a character in the story. He or she is directly involved in the events that happen. First person narration often uses the pronoun “I”.
Read the following passage.The carousel lurched into life, its jarringly sweet song abruptly sounding through the nearly empty park. A flock of birds startled and scattered across the sky. I called out, “Whoops, sorry!” to the few families waiting for a turn. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” one of the fathers sighed, leading his son away from the creaky ride.
Which detail from the text best indicates that this story is told in the first person?"'You've got to be kidding me'...”“The carousel lurched into life…”“I called out, 'Whoops, sorry!'”“A flock of birds startled...” - 13. Multiple ChoiceIn the first person point of view, we sometimes encounter an unreliable narrator. This is a narrator who can't be trusted or speaks with a biased view.
Read the following passage.I have to tell you—I’ve never won anything in my life. I’ve lost every contest I’ve ever entered. I mean, there was the time I won the school raffle, but that doesn’t count because the prize was so small—only a new book bag. That book bag fell apart right after I used it, so it’s obviously not a good prize. And you can’t count the time I won that quiz on the radio because in that case, there wasn’t even a prize! Just bragging rights! I was the only person listening who knew that Carmelo Anthony owns a camel. And I am not counting the time I won the school spelling bee because I nearly lost it—it was so close, I was two points behind my competitor. So you should believe me when I say I’ve never won a contest, ever, and it’s about time I start.
Which detail from the passage provides the best evidence that the narrator is unreliable?“You should believe me when I say...”“That book bag fell apart right after I used it...”“I was the only person listening who knew that Carmelo Anthony owns a camel.”“I mean, there was the time I won the school raffle, but that doesn’t count.” - 14. Multiple ChoiceIn the second person point of view, the narrator is not a character in the story – but “you” are. Speeches and instruction manuals are often written in the second person. Second person often uses the pronoun “you”.
Which of the following is an example of second person point of view?“Guys,” I said, “I think we may be heading the wrong way.”You slowly realize you didn’t step in mud.She quickly convinced us that we should follow her.We try to welcome all newcomers. - 15. Multiple ChoiceIn the third person point of view, the narrator is not a character in the story and exists completely outside of the story. All characters are described as “he,” “she” or “it.”
Which of the following is an example of third person point of view?You could have worn anything you wanted to this costume party.I’m probably the only kid in this class who really understands the tuba.I watched the leaves fall slowly to the ground, swirling in the wind.He’s not the most generous kid, but he is the bravest. - 16. Multiple ChoiceThere are three different types of third person point of view:
Objective: From this point of view, the narrator isn't a part of the story. He can tell the reader what happens to the characters in the story. But he can't go into their heads and tell what they're thinking and feeling. For example, “Anne and Lisa biked through the park in search of their lost cat.”
Limited: Here, the narrator focuses his attention on one character. The reader knows what's going on with the other characters, but knows what one particular character is thinking. For example, “As Anne and Lisa biked through the park in search of their lost cat, Lisa worried they might not find him.”
Omniscient: From this point of view, the narrator is all-knowing. He watches all that is happening and can describe the innermost thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story. For example: “Anne felt sure they'd find their cat by sundown, but Lisa thought it might take even longer.”
Which of the following sentences is the best example of an omniscient third person point of view?Karli was anxious about making the cake, but her brother was more confident—he knew things would go well.Karli and her brother agreed to make the cake for their father’s wedding and set about buying supplies.Karli jealously watched her brother frost the cake, certain that he was doing this to annoy her.He asked if I would be willing to be in charge of desserts, and I said I couldn’t possibly begin to answer that question. - 17. Multiple ChoiceThe wind was strong enough to blow leaves off the trees. A boy was walking down a blacktop path lined with oaks. The red and brown leaves fell through the air with each gust. The boy dribbled a ball down the path. "Behind you!" shouted a man on a bike. The boy dribbled the ball off the path and avoided the biker. "Sorry," shouted the biker as he sped away. The boy sighed and continued walking down the path, dribbling the ball.
Identify the narrator's point of view.First PersonThird Person, ObjectiveThird Person, LimitedThird Person, Omniscient - 18. Multiple ChoiceUrsula looked at herself in the mirror. She thought that the dress fit her very well. She turned to the saleswoman. The saleswoman thought that the dress did not fit Ursula, but she had learned a long time ago to be careful when telling a customer that a dress was too small for them. Ursula asked the saleswoman, "Well? What do you think?" The saleswoman nodded, put up her thumbs, and said, "It looks stunning, my lady." This response made Ursula feel good.
Identify the narrator's point of view.First PersonThird Person, ObjectiveThird Person, LimitedThird Person, Omniscient - 19. Multiple ChoiceKing Lenny surveyed his court. He liked what he saw. The court was lined with his loyal followers, all of them hanging on his every word. "The king is the thing today, Jeoffrey," King Lenny said to his servant. Jeoffrey chuckled and said, "Today and every day, sire." King Lenny laughed and took off his gloves. He hated wearing gloves when he was holding court. All of the complaining and the tight gloves made his palms too sweaty. "Bring in the first petitioner," said King Lenny. He wanted to finish the boring part of his day.
Identify the narrator's point of view.Second PersonThird Person, ObjectiveThird Person, LimitedThird Person, Omniscient - 20. Multiple ChoiceA man in a trench coat walked into a bank. A few of the tellers looked up at him as he entered, but they soon resumed their tasks. He waited in line behind an old man and a lady with a small dog. The old man walked to the counter with a jar of pennies, poured them on the counter, and began counting them slowly, "1, 2, 3..." The man in the trench coat groaned loudly, and then reached in his coat and pulled out magazine. He started reading the magazine.
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