The Giving Tree POV Questions

How does the narrator’s point of view affect the reader’s understanding of the text?

• The narrator’s judgmental impressions of the boy at the beginning of the text foreshadows the painful ending.

• The narrator’s melancholy attitude toward the relationship toward the end of the text reveals how impactful the boy’s actions were on the tree.

• The narrator emphasizing frustration at the tree for allowing the boy to treat him this way assures the reader blames the tree for the decline of the relationship.

• The narrator’s use of exaggeration creates a skeptical mood where the reader questions the existence of the relationship between the boy and the tree.

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How does the excerpt reflect the tree’s point of view?

• It illustrates her awareness of the selfish and irresponsible nature of the boy.

• It shows her acceptance of the boy’s decisions and desire to make him happy despite his actions.

• It emphasizes the tree’s frustration and unforgiveness toward the boy for growing up and leaving her alone.

• It explains the confusion of the tree at her anger toward the boy.

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How does this point of view affect the content of the passage?

• The tree firmly tells the boy he needs to stop treating her in such a way.

• The tree reluctantly does whatever the boy wants while holding a grudge.

• The tree calmly accepts the actions of the boy without allowing them to affect her emotions.

• The tree eagerly meets the needs of the boy and desires the best for him.

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How does the tree’s patience and love for the boy at the beginning of the text affect the plot?

• It shows why he takes advantage of the tree.

• It increases tension between the boy and the tree.

• It emphasizes how evil the boy is for his actions toward the tree.

• It foreshadows the tree’s forgiveness of the boy.

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How does the author’s use of third-person point of view affect the reader’s understanding of the text?

• By emphasizing the effect the boy had on the tree.

• By showing the reader other options the boy had in life.

• By explaining the history of the relationship between the boy and the tree.

• By allowing the reader to understand how other people in the boy’s life were affected by his actions.

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