Perspective or Point of View

Let's practice determining perspective/point of view with a few short passages!

Character/Narrator Perspective

Multiple Choice

How does the narrator's point of view about the boys sledding affect how their reaction to the broken ice is described?

• The narrator's description shows that their disdain for the bitter cold of winter means they will embrace the opportunity to go inside.

• The narrator's description shows that their enjoyment of new and interesting games means they will find a way to use the ice.

• The narrator's description shows that their love of winter activities means they will be extremely upset about the soldiers' actions.

• The narrator's description shows that their desire for access to the water means they will appreciate the ice being smashed.

Multiple Choice

How does the narrator's point of view affect how the incident with the pond is described?

• The narrator communicates that the that the soldiers feel annoyed with the boys.

• The narrator reveals that the soldiers could be friends with the boys.

• The narrator illustrates the unfairness of the soldiers in their treatment of the boys.

• The narrator shows the soldiers' feelings in contrast to those of the boys.

Multiple Choice

How does the narrator's view of the boys' bravery affect how their reaction in the soldiers is described?

• The narrator describes them as no longer having fun outside in the snow.

• The narrator describes them as confronting an older, powerful man.

• The narrator describes them as no longer wanting to speak in general.

• The narrator describes them as confronting the entire group at once.

Multiple Choice

How does the narrator's point of view of the boys influence how the conversation with General Gage is described?

• The narrator portrays the conversation as amusing because the boys are wasting the general's time.

• The narrator portrays the conversation as suspicious because the boys are not telling the truth.

• The narrator portrays the conversation as angry because the boys are overreacting to the soldiers.

• The narrator portrays the conversation as annoying because the boys are not telling the truth.

Multiple Choice

How does the narrator's point of view affect how the encounter with the General is described?

• The portrayal of the General as imposing creates suspense.

• The portrayal of the General as disinterested creates mystery.

• The portrayal of the General as intelligent creates interest.

• The portrayal of the General as rude creates anger.