Perspective English

What is another word for perspective?

• point of view

• conclusion

• introduction

True or False: different characters can have different perspectives of an event that takes place in a story

• true

• false

What perspective is this paragraph told from?

I ran upstairs as fast as I could. I couldn't wait to play my new game on the xbox. As I ran upstairs I heard my mom yell, "John, it's time for dinner! I hope you remembered to do your homework"

• The Mom

• The Son

• The Dad

• The Grandmother

What perspective is this paragraph told from?

I was cooking dinner when I heard loud footsteps running up the stairs. I looked at the clock and saw that it was already 5:00. John must be home, so I yelled up to him, "John it's time to eat! I hope you did your homework"

• John

• Mom

What perspective is this paragraph told from?

I was trying to do my homework in my bedroom when I heard John run in. "Get out of my way, Sally! I need the TV!" Sometimes little brothers can be so annoying!

• John

• Mom

• Sally

• Dad

a story can be very different if it is told by different perspectives.

• true

• false

Beep Beep! The alarm clock went off. Ugh! I really do not want to get up already. Why can't it be Saturday?!

What is the perspective of the narrator?

• The narrator is someone who is excited to wake up

• The narrator is someone who does not want to wake up

• The narrator is a dog

• The narrator wants more money

What perspective is this story told from?

I had just gotten home from work and opened up my computer to check a few emails when I heard loud noises. It sounded like my wife and John were arguing again. I shut my laptop to see what was going on.

• Mom

• Dad

• John

• Sally

I woke up with excitement! I couldn't wait to run downstairs and see if Santa came last night!

Whose perspective is this from?

• A child

• An old man

• A rabbit

Character point of view influences the readers perspective.

• true

• false