Point of View, etc., study guide

What is the definition of dramatic irony?

• When the audience knows something the characters do not.

• When a character speaks directly to the audience.

• When the plot takes an unexpected turn.

What is the definition of point of view in literature?

• The time and place in which a story occurs.

• The perspective from which a story is told.

• The main conflict in a story.

What is the definition of an unreliable narrator?

• A narrator who is not a character in the story.

• A narrator who can't be trusted.

• A narrator who tells the story in the past tense.

Which of the following is an example of first person point of view?

• "You walk into the room and see a surprise."

• "He walked into the room and saw a surprise."

• "I walked into the room and saw a surprise."

Which of the following is an example of second person point of view?

• "I went to the store."

• "You went to the store."

• "They went to the store."

Which of the following is an example of third person point of view - objective (observation - just facts)?

• "He felt nervous about the meeting."

• "They walked to the park without speaking."

• "I wondered what would happen next."

Which of the following is an example of third person point of view - limited (one person's thoughts/feelings)?

• "She knew everyone was watching her."

• "He thought about his decision carefully."

• "They all agreed on the plan."

Which of the following is an example of third person point of view - omniscient (knows the thoughts/feelings of all characters - 2 or more)?

• "She was happy, but he was secretly worried."

• "You are the hero of this story."

• "They walked silently."

What is the definition of reader's perspective?

• The author's intended message.

• The way a reader interprets a story.

• The plot of the story.

What is the definition of author's perspective?

• The author's background and experiences.

• The author's attitude or viewpoint on a subject.

• The author's choice of characters.