Point of View

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

• First

• Second

• Third

Which POV uses "you" and "your" to tell a story?

• First

• Second

• Third

 

Which POV uses "he, she, and them" to tell a story? Check all that apply.

• First

• Second

• Third

• Third Omniscient

 

 

In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

• the animals

• the characters

• none of the characters

• the objects

 I ran up a steep hill. I was very hot and exhausted. It was a long race, but I was in the lead. I knew if I could keep my pace I would be able to win the race. 

• First

• Second

• Third

• Third Omniscient

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

• The narrator is not in the story.

• The author is addressing the reader.

• Pronouns like I, my, and we are used.

• Pronouns like I, my, and him are used.

 

Identify the point of view: "A pain stabs my left temple and I press my hand against it. Right on the spot where Johanna Mason hit me with the coil of wire. The memories swirl as I try to sort out what is true and what is false" (Collins).

• First

• Second

• Third

• Third Omniscient

 

Identify the point of view: "Jonas went to his own desk and began to sort through his school papers from the evening's assignment. But his mind was still on December and the coming Ceremony. Though he had been reassured by the talk with his parents, he hadn't the slightest idea what Assignment the Elders would be selecting for his future..." (Lowry).

• First

• Second

• Third

• Third Omniscient

 

Identify the point of view: "'We've got Father and Mother and one another,' said Beth. Beth was the shy one. She always looked on the bright side of things. 'We haven't got father,' said Jo sadly... The girls were suddenly silent. Light from the fire shone on their faces. They were thinking of Father" (Alcott).

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person

• 3rd Person Omniscient

 

Identify the point of view: "People call me the Freeway Gorilla. The Ape at Exit 8. The One and Only Ivan, Mighty Silverback. The names are mine, but they're not me. I am Ivan, just Ivan, only Ivan" (Applegate).

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person