POV Practice

Front

What is a hyperbole?

Back

An extreme exaggeration.

Front

What point of view is used in the following passage? 'It had been raining for hours and the trail was muddy. Every time Jenna took a step her foot sunk into the sloshy muck. Her pack was heavy and she was so hungry. At least they wouldn't have to set up tents tonight. The counselor had said that there were cabins at the campsite. Jenna hoped they would get there soon.'

Back

Third person - limited.

Front

What type of story is described as 'A story made up of realistic characters that include events that could happen in real life'?

Back

Realistic Fiction.

Front

Is the following sentence an example of alliteration? 'The kangaroo kicked the kid.'

Back

Yes.

Front

What point of view is used in the following passage? 'Felipe could hardly wait for school to be over. The last book in the Evil Unicorns of Rovina series had come out today and his mother had promised to drive him to the bookstore. Felipe had read all of the books at least three times. He couldn't wait to find out if Kalina, Queen of the Gnomes, would finally defeat the Unamin, the evilest unicorn of them all.'

Back

Third person - limited.

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Front

What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

Back

First person uses 'I' or 'we', while third person uses 'he', 'she', 'they', or 'it'.

Front

What is a character in literature?

Back

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

Front

What is the main purpose of a narrative?

Back

To tell a story or recount events.

Front

What does 'third person - omniscient' mean?

Back

A narrative perspective where the narrator knows all thoughts, feelings, and actions of all characters.