Review

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

• one character are revealed 
• more than one character are revealed
• nobody
• the author

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The author develops the point of view of the narrator through the use of

• words and actions
• dialogue
• all of the above
• none of these

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

I didn't like creeping down the dark alley. From which point of view is this sentence written?

• First person
• Second person
• Third person, omniscient
• Third person, objective

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

We laughed so hard that milk came out of our noses.  From which point of view is the sentence written?

• Third person, omniscient
• Third person, objective
• Second person
• First person

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Third person objective, third person limited, and third person omniscient is similiar in that -

• in all three the narrator uses the pronouns I, me, my, and we,

• the narrator focuses on one characters thoughts and feelings.

• the narrator focuses only the characters actions and dialogues.

• the narrator is outside the story and uses the pronouns she, her, him and they to refer to the characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

You can tell that the passage below is written in third person omniscient because-

Tina felt her cheeks get hot with embarrassment. Could she have made a mistake with their order? She was sure she wrote everything down correctly. How would she explain to her boss that she had made a mistake with the restaurant owner’s order? “I am so sorry, Mr. Fortune, I will take this back and bring you the correct order. I truly apologize.” Bill saw Tina bringing a full plate of food back from Mr. Fortune’s table. He smiled to himself. He knew Mr. Fortune was testing Tina. “What seems to be the problem, Tina?” he asked as she approached. “I am so sorry, Bill, I must have written down the wrong order. I hope Mr. Fortune isn’t too upset,” Tina answered. Mr. Fortune watched as Tina carried his plate into the kitchen. He made eye contact with Bill and gave him a wink, as if to say, “You know the drill.” Mr. Fortune didn’t like tricking Tina, but he felt the best way to know the quality of his employees was to see how they handle tough situations.

• The narrator focuses on Tina's feelings.

• The narrator is inside the story and shares a personal experience about Tina.

• The narrator shares the thoughts and feelings of more than one character.

• The narrator describes Mr. Fortune's actions.

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

What is special about third person limited

• The thoughts and feelings of one character are revealed.

• The narrator speaks directly to the readers using the pronouns you, yours, and you're.

• The author describes only the narrator actions and dialogue.

• The thoughts of most characters are revealed.

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TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

From what point of view is the text below written in?

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.

• Third person omniscient.

• second person.

• first person.

• third person limited.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

From which point of view is the story written from?

Jeremiah squinted from the sun. He was thinking about the game. They could have won. He could have won the game for them. All he needed to do was catch the ball, but he didn't. He dropped it. His coach talked to him. "Jeremiah, we had a great season. Nobody's perfect. Look at me. Ha ha," he said. Jeremiah smiled at the coach, but he couldn't forgive himself so easily.

• First person because the narrator is inside the story.

• second person because the narrator is speaking directly to the readers.

• third person omniscient because the narrator is outside the story and shares more than one characters thoughts and feelings.

• third person limited because narrator focuses on one characters thoughts.

Tags

TEKS.ELA.E3.6A

TEKS.ELA.E4.6A

TEKS.ELA.LG.2N

TEKS.ELA.LG.3B

What is the point of view?

It was noon. The sun was high in the blue sky. The air was filled with the sounds of lawn mowers and birds chirping. A door opened. A young boy walked outside. A woman's voice could be heard from the house yelling, "Wait for me, Michael." The young boy did not wait. He ran to the sidewalk and began jumping. "Yeah! Yeah! Machine gun!" he yelled, pointing an invisible gun in all directions. He took imaginary shots every few seconds and pantomimed the recoil.

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Objective

• Third Person Omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6