Understanding Narration/Point Of View

1. 1. What type of narration is used in this passage?

• 1. First-person

• 1. Second-person

• 1. Third-person limited

• 1. Third-person omniscient

2. 2. Which sentence from the passage supports your answer?

• 2. "The dog had dug up my entire garden while I was away at school."

• 2. "I couldn’t believe what I was seeing."

• 2. "All the hours I spent planting flowers were ruined in an instant."

• 2. "I sighed and called for help, hoping someone would know what to do."

3. 3. What type of narration is used in this passage?

• 3. First-person

• 3. Second-person

• 3. Third-person limited

• 3. Third-person omniscient

4. 4. What is the purpose of using this type of narration?

• 4. To create a personal connection between the character and the reader.

• 4. To make the reader feel like they are the one experiencing the events.

• 4. To give insight into the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.

• 4. To provide an objective description of the events in the story.

5. 5. What type of narration is used in this passage?

• 5. First-person

• 5. Second-person

• 5. Third-person limited

• 5. Third-person omniscient

6. 6. How can you tell this is third-person omniscient narration?

• 6. The narrator only shares Lila’s thoughts.

• 6. The narrator uses “I” to describe events.

• 6. The narrator knows what both Lila and her brother are thinking.

• 6. The narrator speaks directly to the reader.