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Point of View/ Author's Purpose 6th LAST REDO

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is text written with the intent to persuade or convince the reader of something

a)

information

b)

entertainment

c)

persuasive

2.
Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy knew that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
3.
Rock music was playing through the speakers at the gas station. John jumped out the window of his yellow Jeep without opening the door. As he pumped gas into the Jeep, he danced to the rock music. A girl with blonde hair was walking past. She said, "Wow, partner, you can really move." John tipped his hat to her and winked, and then he continued his performance. John climbed onto the hood of his Jeep and began stomping, shaking his hips, and clapping. Gas overflowed from the tank of the Jeep and spilled onto the ground. John continued to strut his stuff.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
4.
Time travel is exhausting. It took me 200 million years to realize that. Well, actually it only took me a few seconds, but I first realized it about 200 million years ago. That was the first time that I traveled through time. "Try it!" said the mad scientist. "History needs you," he told me. I went with my gut.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
5.
"You need to try harder, Kyle, if you want to graduate," Mr. Jenkins intoned. Kyle nodded his head, but he wasn't really listening. He was picturing himself snowboarding down a mountain while Mr. Jenkins lectured him. Somehow, Kyle knew exactly where to put the "uh-huhs" even though he wasn't listening to a word that Mr. Jenkins was saying. "Do you want to graduate, Kyle?" Mr. Jenkins asked.
"Uh-huh," replied Kyle.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
6.
As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river. One of the voices sounds distressed. The other sounds angry. At the end of the crystal bridge is a herd of wild horses. You notice that they are stamping the ground violently. If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
7.

If a narrator is a character in the story, it is being told from which point-of-view?

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person limited

d)

third-person omniscient

8.
As the train pulled into the station, we finally met eyes. We had been avoiding this moment, but it was here now. Tears welled. Words choked. We hugged each other awkwardly before I grabbed my bags and jumped on the train. A chapter had ended. Things would never be the same between us again.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
9.

If the narrator is outside the story and knows everything about several characters, it is being told from which point-of-view?

a)

first-person

b)

second person

c)

third-person limited

d)

third-person omniscient

10.

If the narrator is outside the story and knows only one character's thoughts and feelings, it is being told from which point-of-view?

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person limited

d)

third-person omnisicient

11.

The author is...

a)

a character in the story

b)

the listener

c)

the person who wrote the story

12.

The narrator is...

a)

the listener

b)

the person who wrote the story

c)

the person who is telling the story

13.

Which point of view uses the key words, I, Me, and We?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

d)

transition

14.

What does the word perspective mean?

a)

someone's point of view

b)

what character is speaking

c)

how many parts there are in a play

15.

Chase jumped up out of bed. His bus would arrive in five minutes, but he had overslept. "Oh man, why did I do this?" he thought. He knew his mom would be upset if he missed the bus.


What point of view is the author using?

a)

First Person

b)

Third Person

c)

Second Person

16.
What point of view uses the word 
they?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
17.
What point of view uses the word 
you?
a)
1st person
b)
2nd person
c)
3rd person
18.

If the narrator is outside the story and knows only one character's thoughts and feelings, it is being told from which point-of-view?

a)

first-person

b)

second-person

c)

third-person limited

d)

third-person omnisicient

19.
READ THE EXCERPT BELOW AND IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW:
Before each practice begins, make sure you check the court and remove any debris from the playing surface. When your players arrive, check that they have the proper footwear and that they’ve removed any jewelry, which could injure the player wearing the jewelry or another player. Always carry a list of emergency phone numbers for your players, and know where the nearest phone is located. You should also have a first-aid kit, and you might want to take a first-aid course. 
a)
2ND PERSON
b)
THIRD PERSON; OMNISCIENT
c)
FIRST PERSON
d)
THIRD PERSON; LIMITED 
20.
Identify the author's purpose for writing the excerpt below: 
 A map of the world, showing all continents, countries, and oceans 
a)
To inform
b)
To persuade
c)
To entertain
d)
To make a point
21.
Identify the author's purpose for writing the excerpt below: 
 An encyclopedia entry about endangered animals and efforts to protect them 
a)
To inform
b)
To persuade
c)
To entertain
d)
To make a point
22.
IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE:
A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes
a)
TO INFORM
b)
TO ENTERTAIN
c)
TO PERSUADE 
d)
TO PROVE A POINT
23.
* Advertisements
* Campaign Speeches
* Persuasive Letters or Notes
a)
EXAMPLES OF TEXTS WITH PURPOSE TO INFORM
b)
EXAMPLES OF TEXTS WITH PURPOSE TO PERSUADE
c)
EXAMPLES OF TEXTS WITH PURPOSE TO ENTERTAIN
d)
EXAMPLES OF TEXTS WITH PURPOSE TO PROVE A POINT
24.
Ms. Arellano ran up the steep hill as fast as she could. Nothing could stop her as long as she kept her pace.
a)
2nd person POV
b)
3rd person POV
c)
1st person POV
25.
She liked ice cream, but he liked cake. So they bought both.
a)
3rd person POV
b)
1st person POV
c)
2nd person POV
26.
Which point of view is when the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of ONE character?
a)
Second person
b)
Third person objective
c)
Third person limited
d)
Third person omniscient
27.
A _________ narrator can see and describe every character's thought.
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person, limited 
d)
third person, omniscient
28.

Maya and Tucker were on a field trip for school. Maya was so excited to see all the animals at the aquarium. She told her friend Tucker that her favorite animal is the goldfish. She had her own fish at home!


Who's perspective is the story from?

a)

Maya

b)

Tucker

c)

A narrator

29.

I was so nervous about the school talent show. I wasn't sure if my act would be good enough for the audience. My hands were sweaty and I started to feel panicked. It was time for the show to begin.


What point of view is the author using?

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person

30.
Identify the point of view of the excerpt below:
“Annabel,” said Jimmy, “give me that rose you are wearing, will you?” Hardly believing that she had heard him right, she unpinned the flower from her dress and placed it in his hand. Jimmy Valentine put on his coat and walked outside the railing toward the front door. As he went he thought he heard a faraway voice that he once knew.
a)
First Person
b)
Third Person; Omniscient
c)
Third Person; Limited
d)
Third Person; Objective