Point of View Quiz

Point of View

• the characters in the story

• the reader's perspective or opinion

• what the story is about

• perspective from which the story is told

Which point of view is used in this sentence?

"As I ran up the hill, I realized that it was about to rain."

• 1st Person Point of View

• 3rd Person Point of View

First Person Point of View is...

• the author's inner thoughts

• the character's inner thoughts

• when the story is being told by an outside observer who is not in the story

• when a character is the narrator who tells the story

Which point of view is used in this sentence?"Without being scared, Scott jumped off the diving board and swam to the side."

• 1st Person Point of View

• 3rd Person Point of View

Anika said, "You shouldn't argue with people on the Internet. It is a waste of time and energy."

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Ominiscient

• First Person

Answer explanation

The passage directly addresses the reader using 'you', indicating a second-person perspective. This choice engages the audience personally, making it clear that the advice is meant for them.

Slowly, you approach the door of the haunted house. You notice that the door is slightly ajar. Your hand trembles as you lift it and lightly press open the door. As you make your way into the house, you can hear your heartbeat drumming in your ears.

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Ominiscient

• First Person

In which point of view does the narrator refer to the reader as 'you'?

• Fourth person

• Third person

• First person

• Second person

You shouldn't argue with people on the Internet. It is a waste of time and energy. Do you want to spend your precious life energy trying to type sense into some delusional fool who will only hate you for your efforts?

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Ominiscient

• First Person

Third Person Point Of View is...

• when a character is the narrator who tells the story

• when the story is being told by an outside observer who is not in the story

• the author's inner thoughts

• the character's inner thoughts

What is the POV? "I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race."

• First Person POV

• Second Person POV

• Third Person POV