Point of View Quiz

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds. What point of view is the passage written in?

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person Objective

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Omniscient

Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason. What point of view is the passage written in?

• 3rd Person Objective

• 3rd Person Omniscient

• 3rd Person Limited

• First Person

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.

• 2nd Person

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person Omniscient

• 3rd Person Limited

April opened the escape hatch. She was afraid to jump, but she realized that the airship was sinking. She looked at Vince, who was strapping on his parachute. Vince locked eyes with her and then he realized the error in his conduct. "I'm sorry, April. That was ungentlemanly of me. Let me help you with yours." He proceeded to attach the other parachute to April's back. This made him feel a little better.

• 3rd Person Omniscient

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person Limited

• 3rd Person Objective

As you buckle your seat belt, safety instructions are broadcast over the in-flight system. A stewardess models the actions in sync with the broadcast. You turn to your right. An extremely rotund man is snoring. He looks like he is about to fall onto your shoulder. You look to your left. You see a man with a Mohawk is listening to loud punk music. You can hear it as though you were the one wearing headphones. You sigh and pull up your tray table as instructed. What point of view is this?

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Limited

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person Objective

A bus drove by Kiko as she sat on the park bench. A woman pushed a double stroller with a set of twins down the sidewalk. Several pigeons approached Kiko. "Go away, flying rats. I do not have any food for you," Kiko shouted at the birds. They squawked and flew off. Kiko crossed her legs and took a deep breath. She picked up the newspaper, flipped through a few pages, and put it back down. Then her phone rang. What point of view is this?

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Objective

• 3rd Person Omniscient

• 3rd Person Limited

The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School is a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there. Which point of view is this?

• 3rd Person Limited

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Objective

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

• 2nd person

• 3rd person omniscient

• 1st person

• 3rd person objective

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

• 3rd person objective

• 3rd person limited

• 2nd person

• 1st person

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

• 2nd person

• 3rd person omniscient

• 3rd person objective

• 1st person