POV Practice

Front

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

Back

1st Person

Front

Which POV uses "you" and "your" to tell a story?

Back

2nd Person

Front

Which POV uses "he, she, and them" to tell a story?

Back

3rd Person

Front

In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

Back

All of the characters

Front

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. 

Back

1st Person

Front

Identify the point of view in the passage: "A pain stabs my left temple and I press my hand against it. Right on the spot where Johanna Mason hit me with the coil of wire. The memories swirl as I try to sort out what is true and what is false" (Collins).

Back

1st Person

Front

Narrative perspective in the passage: "We've got Father and Mother and one another," said Beth. Beth was the shy one. She always looked on the bright side of things. "We haven't got father," said Jo sadly... The girls were suddenly silent. Light from the fire shone on their faces. They were thinking of Father. (Alcott).

Back

3rd Person Omniscient

Front

Third person limited is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of...

Back

One character

Front

Identify the point of view: You know you have to get to class on time, but you decide to stop off at the vending machine for some Hot Cheetos.

Back

2nd Person

Front

What point of view is used in the passage: "Carman hit the garage door button... Kathy was happy that they would be able to leave the garage now." Options: 1st Person, 2nd Person, 3rd Person Limited, 3rd Person Omniscient.

Back

3rd Person Omniscient