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Point of View

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Omniscient

d)

3rd Person Objective

2.

If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.

a)

1st Person

b)

2nd Person

c)

3rd Person Limited

d)

3rd Person Omniscient

3.

April opened the escape hatch. She was afraid to jump, but she realized that the airship was sinking. She looked at Vince, who was strapping on his parachute. Vince locked eyes with her and then he realized the error in his conduct. "I'm sorry, April. That was ungentlemanly of me. Let me help you with yours." He proceeded to attach the other parachute to April's back. This made him feel a little better.

a)

3rd Person Objective

b)

3rd Person Omniscient

c)

1st Person

d)

3rd Person Limited

4.

The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School is a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there.

a)

3rd Person Objective

b)

2nd Person

c)

1st Person

d)

3rd Person Limited

5.

Which POV uses "I, me, and my" to tell a story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person objective

d)

3rd person omniscient

6.

Which POV uses "you" and "your" to tell a story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person objective

7.

Which POV uses "he, she, and them" to tell a story? Check all that apply.

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person omniscient

d)

3rd person objective

8.

In 3rd person objective, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

all characters

c)

3 characters

d)

none of the characters

9.

In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

2 characters

c)

none of the characters

d)

all of the characters

10.
A narrator can see and describe every characters' thoughts.
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person, limited
d)
third person, omniscient
11.
I didn't like creeping down the dark alley. From which point of view is this sentence written?
a)
First person
b)
Second person
c)
Third person, omniscient
d)
Third person, objective
12.

What is a NARRATOR?

a)

The main character, protagonist

b)

The person telling the story

c)

The author of the story

d)

The antagonist, the villain in the story

13.

Which narrator point of view is this an example of?

"She started to write about what she was feeling. The words poured out of her like a river."

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

14.

Which narrator point of view is this an example of?

"I grabbed my books and stormed away. I couldn't believe she said that to me!"

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person

15.

In 3rd person omniscient, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

none of the characters

b)

1 character

c)

2 characters

d)

all of the characters

16.

In 3rd person limited, you get to know the thoughts and feelings of...

a)

1 character

b)

none of the characters

c)

2 characters

d)

all of the characters

17.

In which POV do you see "he, she, and them" used to convey the story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person objective

d)

3rd person omniscient

18.
First person point of view is when the author writes a text and has the narrator talking about
a)
someone else
b)
themselves
c)
nobody
d)
the author
19.
Second person point-of-view is when the test is written like a
a)
how to do book
b)
horror story
c)
nonfiction
d)
fiction
20.
Third person point of view is when the narrator is talking about
a)
someone else
b)
themselves
c)
the speaker
d)
nobody
21.
Third person limited is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of
a)
one character are revealed 
b)
more than one character are revealed
c)
nobody
d)
the author
22.
Third person omniscient point of view is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of
a)
more than one character
b)
one character
23.

The main difference between third person limited and third person omniscient is

a)

how many characters readers can hear and understand.

b)

who the main character is within the story.

c)

what type of pronouns the author chooses to use.

d)

when the primary conflict is introduced.

24.

Another name for an author’s point of view is

a)

mode of narration.

b)

personal experience.

c)

biases and opinions.

d)

primary conflict.

25.

What is another word for omniscient third person narrators?

a)

incomplete

b)

reduced

c)

all-knowing

d)

intelligent

26.

Which sentence is in the first person point of view?

a)

The wolf talked to Little Red Riding Hood.

b)

The wolf went to Grandma’s house.

c)

The hunter helped Little Red Riding Hood.

d)

We shouldn’t trust the wolf.

27.

Which type of writing is most likely to be written from the first person point of view?

a)

recipe

b)

memoir

c)

newspaper interview

d)

mystery novel

28.

How does an author develop a specific point of view?

a)

By carefully choosing the right words and descriptions

b)

By quoting facts geared to persuade the reader

c)

By relying on third-person omniscient to create stronger plots

d)

By expressing multiple personal opinions and biases

29.

Which statement is correct?

a)

Everybody, including authors and readers, has a point of view.

b)

An author’s point of view and his purpose are the same thing.

c)

Point of view determines if the writing persuades, entertains, or informs.

d)

A point of view does not influence the way most authors write.

30.

Circle the "First Person" pronouns.

31.

Which piece of evidence would be a first-person point of view?

a)

Mr. Brunner threw the pen at me. As soon as it hit my hand it was a sword. "Wow!" I said.

b)

Mr. Brunner threw the pen at Percy and as soon as it hit his hands it turned into a sword. "Wow!" said Percy.

32.

Circle the "Second Person" pronouns.

33.

Which piece of evidence would be a second-person point of view?

a)

"Percy, you are not normal" said Mr. Brunner.

b)

If you are reading this book because you are not normal and you think you might be a Half-Blood, great, read on!

34.

Circle the "Third Person" pronouns. Underline one of Cinderella's thoughts.

35.

Circle the "Third Person" pronouns. Underline a fact about Harry.

36.

Circle the "Third Person" pronouns, underline one of Rowan's thoughts/feelings and one of Citra's thoughts/feelings.