Exploring Perspectives

When a story is told using "I" or "we," which point of view is being used?

• A) Second person point of view

• B) First person point of view

• C) Third person point of view

• D) None of the above

Which point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

• A) First person point of view

• B) Third person limited point of view

• C) Third person omniscient point of view

• D) Second person point of view

If the narrator refers to a character as "he" or "she," which point of view is likely being used?

• A) First person point of view

• B) Second person point of view

• C) Third person point of view

• D) None of the above

What is it called when the narrator can only know the thoughts and feelings of one character?

• A) Third person limited point of view

• B) First person point of view

• C) Third person omniscient point of view

• D) Objective point of view

Which point of view involves the narrator talking directly to the reader, using "you"?

• A) First person point of view

• B) Second person point of view

• C) Third person point of view

• D) None of the above

In which point of view is the narrator not a character in the story?

• A) First person point of view

• B) Second person point of view

• C) Third person point of view

• D) Both B and C

Which point of view would be used if a character is telling the story of what happened to them?

• A) First person point of view

• B) Third person limited point of view

• C) Third person omniscient point of view

• D) Objective point of view

What is the effect of using the first person point of view in a story?

• A) It can make the story feel more personal and immediate.

• B) It allows the reader to know what all characters are thinking.

• C) It gives a more objective view of the story.

• D) It distances the reader from the protagonist.

If a story is written in third person point of view, can the narrator describe events that the main character is not present for?

• A) Yes, but only if it is third person omniscient.

• B) No, the narrator can only describe events the main character experiences.

• C) Yes, in both third person limited and omniscient.

• D) No, the narrator is limited to what the main character knows.

Which point of view might a writer choose to create suspense by limiting the amount of information given to the reader?

• A) First person point of view

• B) Third person limited point of view

• C) Third person omniscient point of view

• D) Second person point of view