Narrators Exam Review

Point of view in a story matters because (choose all that apply)

• the point of view effects how much readers will be told about characters and events

• the point of view effects how readers understand the story

• the narrators point of view can change the plot at any time in the story

• The narrator's point of view effects the title of the story.

How do you use context to figure out the meaning of an unknown word?

• Pause and think about what the word may mean

• Use what you know about the story and all of the information around the unknown word to figure out the word

• Skip ahead to see if you can find a definition

• look the word up in a dictionary

Third person point of view uses which pronouns?

• I, We,

• Us, My, Our

• He, she, him, her,

Which sentence is not written in third person point of view?

• "I just don't think this is a good idea," I said quietly.

• "I'm not sure about that," Aisha Said.

• "She is sooo cute!" said Sarah

• Mahmud and Hakim were brothers who both loved baseball.

Use context to figure out the meaning of the underlined word in this paragraph:

It was a scorching summer day, and Omar's family decided to have a picnic by the river. The clear blue water sparkled in the sunlight, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the towering trees. As they spread out their picnic blankets, the surroundings felt 'serene,' making it the perfect place to spend the day together.

Which choice would be the best definition of the word 'serene'?

• calm, peaceful

• beautiful, pretty

• troubled, busy

• hot, humid

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the underlined word in this passage:

Amir's family had embarked on a journey across the desert, following the footsteps of ancient 'nomads. They camped under the vast night sky, their tents set up in a circle. As Amir looked at the endless dunes, he wondered what life must have been like for those who roamed these deserts in the past.

In your own words, what is the meaning of the word 'embarked'?

"There was nothing for me and my brother to do in the house and it was rainy outside. We were bored."

What point of view is this passage written in?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

Halimah and Amina did not get along. Halimah was 11 and since she was 2 years older than Amina, she felt it was her job to tell Amina what to do. Amina did not agree with that notion at all and made sure she let Halimah know that she was a big girl and did not need anyone bossing her around.--

What point of view is this passage written in?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

Match the following points of view with the sentences that are written

• First Person

• Our breakfast was always late in the morning. We were just grateful to have food.

• Second Person

• If you went walking in the rain, you would have the most fun ever! You would also certainly catch a cold.

• Third Person

• He never walked fast on his way home from school. He wanted to stay outside as long as possible.

Choose the sentence written in third person point of view.

• 
  " We sprinted out of the cave towards the path in the distance."

• "My cat Sandy is light brown and orange."

• " Our names were written on the wall of the school."

• "As soon as the weight landed on Yameena's chair, it broke instantly."