Pints of View

What is point of view?

• the time and place the story occurs

• the author's purpose

• who is telling the story

• the main events

True or False: A character can also be a narrator

• True

• False

Which type of point of view is when a character from the story writes from his or her viewpoint?

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person

Which type of point of view is when a narrator who is not a part of the story tells the story?

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person

What point of view is this written?: "The day grew dark, but Michael kept searching for his lost keys. If he could only find them, he would not get in trouble. This was the second time this month he had lost his keys."

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person

What point of view is this written?: "Suddenly a mouse timidly poked its head out of the bathroom door. I jumped up on the couch and squealed in surprise. My sister screamed in fear at my response to the mouse."

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person

What point of view is this written?: "As the clouds grew darker, I knew the storm was near. I quickly scooped up the kittens and put them in a safe place under the porch. There, they would be safe to ride out the storm."

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person

What point of view is this written? : "The car rumbled and then died. Deonte grumbled under his breath before stepping out of the car and popping the hood. He took one glance at the engine and immediately knew what was wrong."

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person

What point of view is this written? : "The lights flickered off and on. The girls screamed and then giggled each time it happened. Their father sighed in annoyance, while the mother just smiled at their silliness."

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person

What point of view is this written: "The floor creaked under my feet as I tiptoed toward the kitchen. The howling of the wind had woke me up, and now I wanted a snack. As I approached the kitchen, I saw the light from the fridge."

• 1st Person

• 3rd Person