point of view

What is a disadvantage of using first person narration? (Check all that apply.)

• You are not able to understand the emotions/thoughts of other characters and are only able to understand characters as the narrator sees them.

• The narrator may misinterpret situations or other characters.

• There are no disadvantages to using first person..

• Readers may feel disconnected to the events of the story.

Point of view is defined as the perspective or vantage point in which a story is being told.

• True

• False

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

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person omniscient

• 3rd person objective

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

• 1 character

• 2 characters

• All of the characters

• None of the characters

Authors choose a specific point of view for a reason.

• True

• False

Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy knew that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.

What is the point of view?

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

Third Person Point Of View is...

• when a character is the narrator who tells the story

• when the story is being told by an outside observer who is not in the story

• the author's inner thoughts

• the character's inner thoughts

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 Limited

• 3rd Person Objective

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

• none of the characters

• 2 character

• 1 character

• all of the characters

Identify the point of view: I walked towards the bus stop, hoping to not see Maria. She told everyone my biggest secret, and I was never going to forgive her.

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Objective

• 3rd Person Limited