Comparing Points of View

What is the main difference between a first-person narrator and a third-person narrator?

• A first-person narrator is always the main character.

• A first-person narrator is a character in the story, while a third-person narrator is not.

• A third-person narrator knows everything about all characters.

• A third-person narrator is always a character in the story.

Which pronoun is commonly used by a first-person narrator?

• He

• She

• I

• They

If a story is told using "he" and "she," what type of narration is it likely using?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person

• Omniscient

Why is it important to understand the narrator's point of view?

• It helps you know the author's favorite character.

• It helps you understand the story's setting.

• It affects how you interpret the story events and characters.

• It tells you the story's ending.

Which of the following is a clue that a story is being told from a first-person point of view?

• The narrator uses "you" to address the reader.

• The narrator describes the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

• The narrator uses "I" and "my" to describe events.

• The narrator is not a character in the story.

In a third-person narration, how does the narrator typically refer to the main character?

• I

• You

• He or She

• We

Which statement is true about third-person narrators?

• They are always characters in the story.

• They can only describe what they see.

• They are not characters in the story.

• They always know the thoughts of all characters.

How can a narrator's point of view influence a reader's understanding of a story?

• It changes the story's genre.

• It determines the length of the story.

• It shapes how events and characters are perceived.

• It decides the story's title.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a first-person narrator?

• Uses "I" and "we"

• Is a character in the story

• Knows the thoughts of all characters

• Shares personal feelings and thoughts

What is a key feature of third-person narration?

• The narrator is a participant in the story.

• The narrator uses "I" and "my."

• The narrator is outside the story.

• The narrator speaks directly to the reader.