Narrator's Perspective Recovery Retake

The Cask of Amontillado is written in ___________?

• 1st Person
• 2nd Person
• 3rd Person Objective
• 3rd Person Omniscient

In this mode, the narrator is usually the protagonist or central character in the story.  But even if this character is not the protagonist, he or she is directly involved in the events of the story and is telling the tale “first hand.” 

• 1st Person
• 2nd Person
• 3rd Person Omniscient
• 3rd Person Objective

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

In this mode of narration “you” are the agent, such as in this example: you walked down the stairs.  As it is generally awkward for a story to be narrated from “your” perspective, this mode of narration is not used very often in narratives and stories. 

• 1st Person
• 2nd Person
• 3rd Person Omniscient
• 3rd Person Objective

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

In this mode of narration, the narrator tells a third-person’s story (he, she, him, her), but the narrator only describes characters’ behavior and dialogue. The narrator does not reveal any character’s thoughts or feelings. 

• 3rd Person Limited
• 2nd Person
• 3rd Person Omniscient
• 3rd Person Objective

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

In this mode of narration, the narrator’s perspective is confined to the internal workings of ONE character.  In other words, the narrator reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character through explicit narration.

• 3rd Person Limited
• 2nd Person
• 3rd Person Omniscient
• 3rd Person Objective

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

In this mode of narration, the narrator grants readers the most access to characters’ thoughts and feelings.  With this narration, the narration will reveal more than one characters’  internal workings. 

• 3rd Person Limited
• 2nd Person
• 3rd Person Omniscient
• 3rd Person Objective

WHICH MODE OF NARRATION IS THE LEAST RELIABLE?

• 1ST PERSON
• 3RD PERSON LIMITED
• 3RD PERSON OBJECTIVE
• 3RD PERSON OMNISCIENT

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

WHICH MODE OF NARRATION IS THE MOST RELIABLE?

• 1ST PERSON
• 3RD PERSON LIMITED
• 3RD PERSON OBJECTIVE
• 3RD PERSON OMNISCIENT

IDENTIFY THE MODE OF NARRATION USED IN THE EXCERPT BELOW:
First, wash your hands and gather all of your materials. Once you’ve done that, follow all of the directions in your cookbook. Put the crispy treats in the oven and cook for 30-35. While your treats cook you might want to clean your work space. When you take the treats out of the oven, pour the honey and lemon sauce on immediately. Once treats are cooled, you and your friends can enjoy. 

• 1ST PERSON
• 3RD PERSON LIMITED
• 3RD PERSON OBJECTIVE
• 2ND PERSON

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

IDENTIFY THE MODE OF NARRATION USED IN THE EXCERPT BELOW:
“Annabel,” said Jimmy, “give me that rose you are wearing, will you?” Hardly believing that she had heard him right, she unpinned the flower from her dress and placed it in his hand. Jimmy Valentine put on his coat and walked outside the railing toward the front door. As he went he thought he heard a faraway voice that he once knew.

• 1ST PERSON
• 3RD PERSON LIMITED
• 3RD PERSON OBJECTIVE
• 3RD PERSON OMNISCIENT

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.1.6