Point of View Quiz

Imagine this! A girl is sprinting up a hill with all her might. Despite the heat and fatigue, she's determined to maintain her speed. She knows victory is within her grasp if she just keeps going. What point of view is this story being told from?

• 2nd person point of view

• 3rd person point of view

• 1st person point of view

Imagine you're a detective and you've just opened a book. How would you figure out the point of view of the story?

• Would you look for the action verb?

• Would you identify the subject and the predicate?

• Or, would you identify the pronouns the writer uses to tell the story?

Imagine you're a narrator with superpowers! You can see and describe every character's thoughts. What type of narrator would you be?

• A mind-reading first person narrator

• A psychic second person narrator

• A third person, limited narrator with selective mind-reading abilities

• A third person, omniscient narrator with unlimited mind-reading powers

Imagine you're a detective in a mystery novel. How would you describe a first-person point of view?

• It's like I'm narrating my own thoughts and experiences as I unravel the mystery.

• It's like an all-knowing narrator is telling my story, even though they're not part of it.

• It's like someone outside of the story is narrating my adventures.

• It's like multiple characters in the story are sharing their perspectives, including mine.

Imagine you're a detective and you can read everyone's mind in the room. What point of view would that be in storytelling?

• Third person limited

• Omniscient

• Second person

• First person

Imagine you're a detective in a novel! How would you recognize if the story is being told from a third-person point of view?

• The narrator is an outsider, like a bird watching from a tree, referring to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

• The narrator is an insider, like a character in the story, referring to characters as 'I' or 'we'.

• The narrator is an outsider, like a ghost hovering around, referring to characters as 'you' or 'your'.

• The narrator is an insider, like a character in the story, referring to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

Imagine you're reading a book and you can only peek into the mind of one character, not knowing the thoughts and feelings of others. What point of view is this?

• Omniscient

• First Person

• Limited Third Person

• Second Person

Imagine this: You're sprinting up a steep hill, your heart pounding in your chest. The heat is intense, and you're completely worn out. Yet, it's a long race, and you're leading the pack! You know that if you can just maintain your speed, victory will be yours. What point of view is this story being told from?

• 1st person point of view

• 2nd person point of view

• 3rd person point of view

Imagine you're in a chatty class, but you've got to keep your eyes on the prize - the assignment! It's tough, but remember, your dedication will be rewarded in the end.

• 1st person point of view

• 3rd person point of view

• 2nd person point of view

Imagine you're in a story, and the author is using words like "you" and "your." What kind of narrative perspective is this?

• 3rd person point of view

• 2nd person point of view

• 1st person point of view