Analyzing Differences in Points of View of Characters and Audience

Which of the following lines shows the point at which J.K. Rowling introduces a different point of view?

• It was a few seconds before Mr. Dursley realized that the man was wearing a violet cloak.

• And the old man hugged Mr. Dursley around the middle and walked off.

• On the contrary, his face split into a wide smile and said in a squeaky voice that made passersby stare, 'Don't be sorry, my dear sir, for nothing could upset me today!

• He hurried to his car and set off for home, hoping he was imagining things, which he had never hoped before, because he didn't approve of imagination.

Which of the following BEST describes the two different points of view on display in this passage by J.K. Rowling?

• The point of view of the tiny old man and Muggles.

• The point of view of all the characters and Mr. Dursley.

• The point of view of Mr. Dursley and the tiny old man.

• The point of view of all the characters and the narrator.

"The Three Little Pigs" is a story where three pigs each build a house out of different materials. A big bad wolf comes to each of their houses, and the houses made out of flimsy material are easily blown down and destroyed. The pigs are then eaten by the big bad wolf. Only the pig with a brick house survives.

Which of the following statements BEST explains how telling a story such as "The Three Little Pigs" from a different point of view creates humor?

• Changing the story to be told from the point of view of the wolf creates opportunities for humor because of the wolf's motivations.

• Changing the story to be told from the point of view of the pigs creates opportunities for humor because there are multiple perspectives.

• Changing the story to be told from the point of view of the pigs creates humor because the pigs have dialogue with each other.

• Changing the story to be told from the point of view of the wolf creates opportunities for humor because it is unexpected.

Which of the following lines best shows how Austen can use two different points of view of one character to introduce tension?

• Mr. Knightley, in fact, was one of the few people who could see faults in Emma Woodhouse, and the only one who ever told her of them:and though this was not particularly agreeable to Emma herself, she knew it would be so much less so to her father, that she would not have him really suspect such a circumstance as her not being thought perfect by every body.

• "Poor Mr. and Miss Woodhouse, if you please; but I cannot possibly say `poor Miss Taylor.' I have a great regard for you and Emma; but when it comes to the question of dependence or independence!—At any rate, it must be better to have only one to please than two."

• "I believe it is very true, my dear, indeed," said Mr. Woodhouse,with a sigh. "I am afraid I am sometimes very fanciful and troublesome."

• "Emma knows I never flatter her," said Mr. Knightley, "but I meant no reflection on any body. Miss Taylor has been used to have two persons to please; she will now have but one."

Which of the following BEST describes how the author uses different points of view to create humor at the end of the story, Never Lost?

• When Sara says she was right behind Dylan the whole time, it creates humor since Dylan is the only one who knew that they were separated.

• When Sara says she was right behind Dylan the whole time, it creates humor since both the reader and Sara know that they were separated.

• When Sara says she was right behind Dylan the whole time, it creates humor since the reader is the only one who knew that they were separated.

• When Sara says she was right behind Dylan the whole time, it creates humor since neither Sara nor Dylan realized they were separated.

Which of the following details develops the tension regarding Mark’s performance in The Recital?

• He worries about his music.

• He thinks about the university.

• He finds an isolated area.

• He listens to the audience.

In this passage from Harry Potter, humor is created by which of the following details?

• Mr. Dursley slipped on a banana peel.

• The older man is wearing a violet cloak.

• The old man is happy that "You Know Who" is gone.

• Mr. Dursley has no idea what the other man is talking about.

What about this passage from Harry Potter creates suspense in the reader?

• The narrator and reader both know details that Harry Potter does not yet know.

• The narrator shares exactly what is going to happen next so that the readers know what to expect.

• The narrator is sharing extremely intense, climactic details that add to the overall action of the scene.

• The narrator has details about what is going to happen next but only shares small hints.