Determine Point of View of a Text

Which pronouns are used in FIRST PERSON?

• he, she, they, their, his, her

• you, your, you're, you'll

• I, me, we, our, mine, my

Which pronouns are used to describe SECOND PERSON?

• you, your, you're, you'll

• his, her, their, she, he

• I, me, my, mine, our, we

Which pronouns are used to describe THIRD PERSON?

• he, she, her, his, their

• you, your, you're, you'll

• I, me, my, mine, our, we

Tell the point of view of the passage below:

The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School was a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there.

• first person

• second person

• third person

Tell the point of view of the passage below:

Sid saw the ball floating through the air. He knew it was coming to him. He positioned himself where he thought it was going to land. Then a large cloud moved in the sky. The sun blazed and Sid couldn't see anything. THUMP! The ball landed right in front of Sid. Coach yelled across the field, "Pick it up, Sid! Throw it to second!" Sid couldn't see the ball in front of him. All he could see were spots. The coach threw his hat on the ground and continued to yell, "Pick it up!"

• first person

• second person

• third person

Tell the point of view of the passage below.

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalk like concrete clouds.

• first person

• second person

• third person

Tell the point of view of the passage below.

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education.

• first person

• second person

• third person

Tell the point of view of the passage below:

Grilling chicken is easy. First, give yourself plenty of time. If the temperature rises much past 350 degrees, you may burn your chicken. So, keep the temperature low, and give yourself plenty of time to cook the chicken.

• first person

• second person

• third person

General Brosnan surveyed the enemy forces and gasped at their sheer numbers. He knew that his men were better fighters, every last one of them, but were they that much better? He wanted a second opinion. “Major Miller!” he called to his subordinate. “Take a look at our troops.” Major Miller was also surprised by the enemy’s numbers, but he felt they stood a chance.

• first person

• second person

• third person objective

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

It is midnight when you get the call. A crackly voice shouts over your radio, “Officer down! Back up requested!” All of the other things that you have been thinking about leave your mind. Your head is thumping. You arrive at the scene and get out of the cruiser. All you hear is the shouting. You crouch behind your squad car; you are not thinking. Your training is guiding you.

• first person

• second person

• third person objective

• third person limited

• third person omniscient