Khan Academy POV video

What is the primary role of point of view in literature?

• To determine if a story is in first, second, or third person.

• To shape what readers take away from a story.

• To spontaneously create stories and poems.

• To decide the genre of a literary work.

What defines a close third-person perspective in storytelling?

• The narrator is an all-knowing, detached observer.

• The narrator directly addresses the reader using "you."

• The narrator's viewpoint is closely tied to a specific character's thoughts and experiences.

• The story is told from the perspective of "I."

How does the mouse's perception of the spaceship differ from Dr. Harper's?

• The mouse sees the spaceship as a complex machine, while Dr. Harper sees it as a bird.

• The mouse is concerned about the spaceship's technical bugs, while Dr. Harper is focused on feeding the mouse.

• The mouse perceives the spaceship as a large, bluish-black shape resembling a bird, while Dr. Harper views it as a real, physical object of her work.

• The mouse is excited about the upcoming launch, while Dr. Harper is indifferent.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an unreliable narrator?

• Incorrect perceptions

• Assumptions

• Confusion

• Complete objectivity