Analyzing Point of View in Short Stories: Facing Challenges

In "Running into danger in the Alaskan trail," which clue best suggests the story is told from a first-person point of view?

• The narrator describes what all the characters are thinking.

• The narrator uses the pronoun "I" to tell the story.

• The narrator never shares any character's thoughts.

• The narrator only describes the setting.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

In "Facing your fears: Choking under pressure is every athlete's worst nightmare," the narrator knows the main character's thoughts and feelings but not those of other characters. What is the point of view?

• First-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

• Second-person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

Which sentence from "Running into danger in the Alaskan trail" shows the narrator's personal feelings?

• "The wind howled through the trees."

• "I could feel my heart pounding as I stepped onto the icy path."

• "The snow was deep and cold."

• "The trail was long and difficult."

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CCSS.RI.6.10

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Why might an author choose to use third-person omniscient point of view in a story about an athlete facing pressure?

• To show only the main character's actions

• To reveal the thoughts and feelings of all characters

• To use "I" and "me" in the narration

• To focus only on the setting

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

In "Running into danger in the Alaskan trail," the narrator says, "We pressed on, even though fear gripped us." What does the use of "we" suggest about the point of view?

• Third-person omniscient

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• First-person plural

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following is a feature of third-person limited point of view?

• The narrator is a character in the story.

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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

• The narrator knows nothing about any character's thoughts.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

If a story is told using "he," "she," and "they," but only reveals what one character is thinking, what is the point of view?

• First-person

• Third-person omniscient

• Third-person limited

• Second-person

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In "Facing your fears: Choking under pressure is every athlete's worst nightmare," which line would most likely be found in a first-person narrative?

• "He felt the sweat drip down his face as the crowd watched."

• "The coach wondered if the team would win."

• "I tried to steady my breathing as I stepped up to the line."

• "The fans cheered loudly from the stands."

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the point of view in "Running into danger in the Alaskan trail" affect the reader's understanding of the main character's fears?

• It hides the character's feelings from the reader.

• It allows the reader to experience the fears directly through the character's thoughts.

• It only describes the setting, not the character's emotions.

• It focuses on the actions of other characters.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

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Explain how the use of the point of view in "Facing your Fears: Choking Under Pressure" influences what the reading knows about each athlete's thoughts and feelings?

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

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