Identify the narrative point of view

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

The exterior of Quality Orthotics and Prosthetics does nothing to lift my mood, but the instant we go inside, Chloe certainly does. "Jessica!" she says from behind the counter. "Are you excited?" I can't help but smile, because she sure seems to be. "I guess," I tell her. From Wendelin Van Draanen, The Running Dream. Copyright 2011 by Wendelin Van Draanen Parson

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Question Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

Hilda, however, likes you. You are young and remind her of her sister, the professional skater. "But I hate to skate," you say. And Hilda smiles, nodding. "Yup, that's exactly what my sister says sometimes and in the same way." "What way?" "Oh, I don't know," says Hilda. "Your bangs parted on the side or something."

From Lorrie Moore, Self-Help. Copyright 1985 by Lorrie Moore

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

When he had stood in the doorway with his soldier's clothes on his back, . . . he had seen two tears leaving their trails on his mother's scarred cheeks. Still, she had disappointed him by saying nothing whatever about returning with his shield or on it. He had privately primed himself for a beautiful scene. He had prepared certain sentences which he thought could be used with touching effect. But her words destroyed his plans.

From Stephen Crane, The Red Badge of Courage

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

On the next morning the stone was on the breakfast table. It sat at his place, an accusation. Oscar's heart raced. He thought himself discovered. . . . "A pretty stone," Theophilus said, after Oscar said grace. "Yes, Father." "Where did you find it?" Theophilus was sprinkling sugar on his porridge. He had a sweet tooth. He sprinkled sugar quite gaily, giving no sign of the terrible anxiety that gripped him.

From Peter Carey, Oscar and Lucinda. Copyright 1988 by Peter Carey

• first person

• second person

• third person

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

"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. "And we might not have him for a very long time." The girls were suddenly silent. Light from the fire shone on their faces. They were thinking of Father. He was fighting in a war far away. He wouldn't be home for Christmas.

From Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

The man at the cash register has a nose the shape of a turnip, and eyes sunk so deep I can't image how he sees well enough to go about his business. "Need something?" he asks.

From Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper. Copyright 2004 by Jodi Picoult

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

"I will take the box. Here is the basket."

And he shifted the box to his own back, regardless of the best robe he wore, and she, still speechless, took the handle of the basket. He thought of the hundred courts he had come through and of his figure, absurd under its burden.

"If there were a side gate—" he muttered, and she nodded after a little thought, as though she did not understand too quickly what he said.

From Pearl S. Buck, The Good Earth. Copyright 1931 by Pearl S. Buck

• first person

• second person

• third person

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

Ford stared at Arthur, who began to think that perhaps he did want to go to the Horse and Groom after all.

"But what about my house . . . ?" he asked plaintively.

Ford looked across to Mr. Prosser, and suddenly a wicked thought struck him.

"He wants to knock your house down?"

From Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Copyright 1979 by Douglas Adams

• first person

• second person

• third person limited

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

The woman's arms are still thrown wide, and you realize she has not paused, that her voice alone has changed the air, and when she goes on, "Welcome to the Circus Tresaulti!" you applaud like your life depends on it, without knowing why.

From Genevieve Valentine, Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti. Copyright 2011 by Genevieve Valentine

• first person

• second person

• third person

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

"This," said my godmother in an undertone, "is the child." Then she said, in her naturally stern way of speaking, "This is Esther, sir."

The gentleman put up his eyeglasses to look at me, and said, "Come here, my dear!" He shook hands with me, and asked me to take off my bonnet—looking at me all the while.

From Charles Dickens, Bleak House

• first person

• second person

• third person

• third person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6