POV, Narrator, and Characters

What point of view is used when the narrator is a character in the story and uses "I" or "we"?

• Third person limited

• First person

• Third person omniscient

• Second person

Answer explanation

First person point of view is used when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'. This choice correctly identifies the point of view described in the question.

Which point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story?

• First person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

• Second person

Answer explanation

Third person omniscient point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

In a story told from the third person limited point of view, the narrator:

• Knows the thoughts and feelings of one character

• Is a character in the story

• Knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters

• Addresses the reader directly using "you"

Answer explanation

In a story told from the third person limited point of view, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

How does the narrator's role differ in first person and third person narratives?

• In first person, the narrator is outside the story; in third person, the narrator is a character in the story.

• In first person, the narrator is a character in the story; in third person, the narrator is outside the story.

• In both first and third person, the narrator is a character in the story.

• In both first and third person, the narrator is outside the story.

Answer explanation

In first person, the narrator is a character in the story; in third person, the narrator is outside the story.

Which of the following best describes character development?

• The physical appearance of a character

• The changes a character undergoes throughout the story

• The setting in which a character lives

• The dialogue between characters

Answer explanation

Character development refers to the changes a character undergoes throughout the story, including their growth, experiences, and transformations.

When evaluating character development, what should you consider?

• The character's actions, thoughts, and feelings

• The length of the story

• The number of characters in the story

• The setting of the story

Answer explanation

When evaluating character development, you should consider the character's actions, thoughts, and feelings. These aspects provide insight into how the character grows and changes throughout the story.

Which point of view is used when the narrator addresses the reader directly using "you"?

• First person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

• Second person

Answer explanation

When the narrator addresses the reader directly using 'you,' it is an example of the second person point of view.

Point of view in literature refers to:

• The emotional and psychological environment in which the story takes place.

• The author's attitude towards the subject.

• The method of narration used in a piece of writing.

• The central topic, subject, or concept the author is trying to point out.

Answer explanation

The method of narration used in a piece of writing.

In a work of fiction, the story is told from his or her point of view.

• narrator

• genre

• foil

• satire

Answer explanation

In a work of fiction, the story is told from his or her point of view, which is done by the narrator. Therefore, the correct choice is 'narrator'.

Which of the following sentences is written in first person?

• He was the best baseball player ever.

• His Uncle Tommy rescued hawks.

• My mom wanted me to play baseball.

• "Don't see anything except that ball getting bigger."

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'My mom wanted me to play baseball' because it is written in first person, using 'me' to refer to oneself.