Point of View

Which point of view allows the reader to see the story through the eyes of only one character?

• omniscient

• third-person

• first-person

• second-person

In third-person limited point of view, the narrator...

• only knows the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.

• only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character

• knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

• only knows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

What is the definition of third-person omniscient point of view?

• A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story.

• A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only some characters in the story.

• A narrative perspective where the narrator is unaware of the thoughts and feelings of any character in the story.

• A narrative perspective where the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of the main character.

In first-person point of view, the narrator...

• is a character outside of the story who tells the story from their own perspective.

• is a character within the story who tells the story from their own perspective

• is an omniscient observer who knows everything about the story.

• is a character within the story who tells the story from a third-person perspective.

What POV is the following passage?

Michael went to the store and decided to buy an energy drink even though his mom forbade it. He was feeling a little guilty.

• 1st person

• 3rd person

What POV is the following passage?

I don't want to go to school today. I have a test, and I didn't study.

Maybe, I can tell Mom that my stomach hurts.

• 1st

• 3rd

What POV is the following passage?

Ryan said, "I love reading a good book," as he flopped into the bean bag.

Sarah walked over and snatched his book and snarled, "I was reading that first."

• 1st

• 3rd

Which of the 3rd person POVs is the following:

Maddy loved puppies. She would go to sleep at night dreaming of pugs wearing adorable tutus.

Her little brother knew that she was obsessed with dogs, so he thought of he would ask his mom for a pet snake just to

drive his sister crazy.

• limited

• omniscient

Which of the 3rd person POVs is the following:

Landon sat at his desk and daydreamed about riding snow machines.

The rest of the class worked diligently on the assignment, but he could not

concentrate. Snow was falling outside and all he wanted to do was ride.

• Limited

• Omniscient

What POV is not as frequently used in literature and directly addresses the reader?

For example, you need to follow the directions. First, you should open your book. Then, you should

read each question carefully.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd