Narrative Point of View

A type of narrative perspective in which the  author uses pronouns like ''your" and "you" to address the reader

• Second Person
• Third Person Limited
• First Person
• Third Person Omniscient

How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?

• The word "I" is used somewhere in the text
• the author is addressing the reader
• the narrator is not in the story
• The story is told from the perspective of one character in the text

How to grill by Steven Raichlen 
Once you have your grill assembled, the next thing to decide is where to put it.  A grill puts out a lot of heat, so you should position it several feet away from the side of the house or any plants or shrubbery.  You'll have an easier time with a spot that is sheltered from the wind.  When positioning a grill on a wooden deck, remember that sparks and live embers can fall from a charcoal grill.  What  narrative point of view is being used in this passage?

• first-person
• third person omniscient
• third person limited
• second-person

The Baffled Parent's Guide to Great Basketball Drills by Jim Garland 
Before each practice begins, make sure you check the court and remove any debris from the playing surface.  When your players arrive, check that they have the proper footwear and that they've removed any jewelry, which could injure the player wearing the jewelry or another player.  Always carry a list of emergency phone numbers for your players, and know where the nearest phone is located.  You should also have a first-aid kit, and you might want to take a first-aid course. What  narrative point of view is being used in this passage? 

• first person
• second person
• third person limited
• third person objective

"I have no idea what you're talking about!" Marina insisted. In fact, she was a little offended at the implication that she had taken the birthday cake.
Sharon felt compelled to apologize. "I'm sorry, Marina," she said. "I'm just upset. I don't have enough time to bake yet another cake for Bryan. We have to find this one!"
"We'll find it, Sharon," Marina replied. "No matter what, though, Bryan will have a wonderful birthday."
"I know. Thanks, Marina." And with that, Sharon and Marina went to find the cake culprit.
What is the point of view of the passage?

• First person
• Second person
• Third person limited
• Third person omniscient

Which of the following is not a narrative point of view?

• Third Person
• Third Person Omniscient 
• Third Person Objective
• Third Person Limited or Limited Omiscient

True or False: Whenever you are trying to find the narrative point of view of a passage you only need to find one key word and that's it. 

• False
• True

How do you know if a passage is using second person point of view?

• Key words such as I with no feeling in the story just objective facts. 
• When there are two people a first and second person.
• When the story is being told in a way that lets you know that the narrator is all knowing.
• The story will have key words such as you and yours. The story will also be told as though the character was in the story but not in that particular situation.