Point of View

Front

Read the short story below and tell which point of view it is. James, Lisa, and Terrance have a party. James was so nervous to go because he has a crush on Lisa. He never told Terrance because he is afraid that Terrance will get angry at him.

Back

Third person

Front

Read the short story and tell which point of view it is. You are going to a party with your friends. You're nervous because there is someone you like there. You never told your friend because you don't want them to tell your crush.

Back

Second person

Front

Read the following story and tell which 3rd person it is: Lisa knows that James likes him. She wishes that he wouldn't be so afraid to tell her. She would gladly like to be his girlfriend. James thinks to himself that he should tell her at the party. Who cares if Terrance will get upset. Terrance also wants James to tell Lisa. They've been friends since the 3rd grade. Now that they are in 8th grade, she should know!

Back

Third person omniscient

Front

Read the story and tell which 3rd person point of view it is: Terrance, James, and Lisa go to a party. They all are dressed in fancy clothing. James keeps looking at Lisa frequently. Lisa also continues to look at him. She raises an eyebrow. Terrance laughs and continues to walk forward. The three of them are long-time friends.

Back

Third person objective

Front

Read the story and identify the 3rd person point of view: James, Lisa, and Terrance have a party. James was so nervous to go because he has a crush on Lisa. He never told Terrance because he is afraid that Terrance will get angry at him.

Back

Third person limited

Front

A narrator is...

Back

who tells the story

Front

Point of view is...

Back

they tell the story

Front

The dialogue cannot tell you which point of view the story is. True or false?

Back

True

Front

Which point of view is it? Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.

Back

Third person objective

Front

Which point of view is it?
We all knew we were in trouble, but we did it anyway.

Back

First person