Point of View Review

What is the definition of point of view?

• author's perspective on a topic

• tone & mood

• the main character's development throughout the story

• who is narrating the story

Which point of view is found mainly in non-fiction (such as instruction manuals)?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

Which point of view is limited?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

Which point of view uses "he, she, they" pronouns?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

Which point of view uses "you" pronouns?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

Which point of view uses "me, myself, I" pronouns?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

Which point of view can sometimes be unreliable?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

Which point of view knows ALL character’s thoughts and opinions?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

When analyzing for the point of view, what should you look for? Check all that apply.

• the action & dialogue of characters

• the main pronouns

• the thoughts & feelings of characters

• the author's opinion

Why is it important to understand point of view?

• to understand the character's feelings and opinions

• to find the main idea of the story

• it impacts the reader's opinions

• it shows us what's right and what's wrong