Point of View Flashcard

Front

A runner feels exhausted at mile seven, confides in a friend, and is encouraged to finish the half-marathon, visualizing the finish line and family cheering.

Back

2nd Person

Front

Narrative perspective of the text: friends being rude, birthday party exclusion, and personal conflict about inviting Sarah.

Back

1st Person

Front

Ben, a two-year-old, refuses to listen to Karen, who struggles with babysitting and feels overwhelmed. What point of view is this written in?

Back

3rd Person Limited

Front

Sara, feeling the wind, told Lucy she needed to go home before the storm. As she ran, her mom's car appeared, relieving her stress.

Back

3rd Person Omniscient

Front

Today is my birthday. I'm ten. I hear my family whispering and wonder what they're planning. I smile and call out, “Good morning everyone!”

Back

1st Person

Front

Perspective with pronouns: I, me, my, we

Back

1st person

Front

Perspective when the author uses 'you' and 'your'

Back

2nd person

Front

Perspective indicated by pronouns 'he' and 'she'.

Back

3rd Person

Front

Young Traveler's Gift: A boy drives to a restaurant, unsure of his first job. He sees a 'Hiring Servers' sign and decides to apply. What point of view is this?

Back

3rd person limited

Front

Point of view in 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'

Back

1st person