Points of View

What words do we use for 'I' and 'me'?

Answer explanation

The words we use for 'I' and 'me' are 'I' for the subject form and 'me' for the object form. 'I' is used when the speaker is performing the action, while 'me' is used when the speaker is receiving the action.

What does First Person Point of View mean?

• When the storyteller is in the story and says 'I' or 'we'.

• When the storyteller knows what everyone is thinking.

• When the storyteller is not in the story.

• When the storyteller talks to you using 'you'.

Answer explanation

First Person Point of View means the storyteller is part of the story, using 'I' or 'we' to share their personal experiences and thoughts, making the narrative more intimate and subjective.

What does it mean when a story says 'you'?

• The storyteller is in the story.

• The storyteller talks to you.

• The storyteller knows what everyone thinks.

• The storyteller knows what one person thinks.

Answer explanation

When a story says 'you', it means the storyteller is directly addressing the reader, creating a personal connection. This aligns with the choice that states 'The storyteller talks to you.'

The story is told from (a)   point of view. "He saw the police officer talking to someone."

• First person

• Second person

• Third person

• Omniscient

Answer explanation

The story is told from a third person point of view, as indicated by the phrase "He saw the police officer talking to someone," which uses third person pronouns and does not involve the narrator directly.

Match the following actions with their descriptions.

• The action of moving swiftly on foot.

• sitting

• The action of moving at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.

• jumping

• The action of resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.

• walking

• The action of propelling oneself off the ground.

• running

The picture shows (a)   .

• hugging

• dancing

• fighting

• running

Answer explanation

The picture depicts two individuals embracing each other, which clearly indicates they are hugging. The other options, such as dancing, fighting, or running, do not match the visual context of the image.

What is the person doing in the picture?

• washing hands

• brushing teeth

• combing hair

• reading a book

Answer explanation

The person is washing hands, as indicated by the action and context in the picture. This choice is correct because it clearly shows the activity of handwashing, distinguishing it from the other options.

What does 'Third Person Limited' mean?

• The storyteller knows what everyone is thinking and feeling.

• The storyteller knows what one person is thinking and feeling.

• The storyteller is a character in the story.

• The storyteller only tells what they see and hear.

Answer explanation

'Third Person Limited' means the storyteller knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, providing a focused perspective on that character's experiences while keeping others' thoughts unknown.