POV
"Do you want to take the shot, Vince?" The coach asked me. I looked into his eyes. They were ice-cold blue. His face did not betray his feelings, but I knew that he meant it. "I do, Coach. I can make the shot." I replied. He nodded and then put his hand on top of my head. "I don't know how long any of us will live, but we will all remember what happens next for as long as we do." He then slapped me on the back. The referee blew the whistle and it was time to find out just how I would be remembered. What is the narrator's point of view?
Answer first-person
Explanation: I know this passage is narrated from first-person perspective because the narrator tells his own story from the perspective of I.
While I was brushing my teeth, I noticed that my back molar was loose. Since I hadn’t lost a molar yet, I made sure to tell my mom right away. When it fell out a few days later, I was shocked at how much larger it was than my other teeth! What is the narrator's point of view?
Answer First Person
Explanation: Told by a character in the story through their eyes. Uses pronouns like, "I," and "my."
"Wow, look at his costume," said Annie. "He's dressed up like an electric jellyfish." She observed the flashing lights with genuine admiration. Adrianna looked at the costume and scoffed. Secretly, she envied the detail and craftsmanship that went into the jellyfish costume, but she would never let on to Annie. "What kind of loser goes walking around like a Christmas tree?" Adrianna said. Annie did not agree, but did not want to be disagreeable. "Yeah... what kind?" The ladies walked by another house. Annie did not like this. It seemed like Adrianna more interested in criticizing others than in trick-or-treating. Annie adjusted the headband to her costume. Adrianna was not wearing a costume. What is the narrator's point of view?
Answer Third-person
Explanation: I know this passage is narrated from third-person perspective because the narrator tells the story of Annie and Adrianna and the narrator is neither Annie nor Adrianna.
Extra Explanation-This narrator is omniscient because he or she tells readers the internal thoughts of BOTH Annie and Adrianna. We know when a story is 3rd person, we may or may not know the characters' thoughts. We also know they can sometimes tell us only one character's thoughts and other times they can tell us all the characters' thoughts.
Dogs make excellent pets. They love to be around humans, are easily potty trained, and they are great companions. Even though they become part of a family, they still take a lot of work! Owners must groom them regularly, feed them, take them out for exercise, and take them to the vet for yearly checkups. What is the narrator's point of view?
Answer: Third Person
Little Bear blew the horn. The warriors gathered. Running Coyote was annoyed and said to Little Bear, "Why did you blow the horn, Little Bear? Do you need some instruction on how to hunt for buffalo? The first rule is to not make any loud noises when we are sneaking up on a herd." The other braves laughed heartily. Little Bear ignored him. He had no mind to entertain Running Coyote's derision at this time. "No, Running Coyote, it is about the truce. Some say that there has been an attack on the village." Running Coyote's face sobered. He no longer felt like joking. "Who says this, Little Bear?" Running Coyote asked. Little Bear replied, "The Chief says this." What is the narrator's point of view?
Answer Third-person
Explanation: I know this because the narrator tells Little Bear and Running Coyote's story and the narrator is neither Little Bear nor Running Coyote.
Extra Explanation: I know the narration is omniscient because the narrator reveals both Little Bear and Running Coyote's thoughts and feelings.
Vivian brushed her hair and looked into the mirror. She thought her nose was too big and her face was too round. She sighed. Then she heard her mother call up the stairs, "Vivian, it's time for school!" Vivian replied, "Ok, Mom, I'll be right down!" She put down the brush, grabbed her backpack, and trotted down the stairs. She did not want to go to school, but she knew better than to play around on her mama's time. Her mother met her in the vestibule. She ran her fingers through Vivian's hair and said, "You look beautiful, Viv." Vivian put her head down. She did not believe her mother. What is the narrator's point of view?
Answer: Third-person
Explanation: I know this passage is narrated from third-person perspective because the narrator is telling Vivian's story and the narrator is not Vivian. I know that the mode of narration is limited because the narrator reveals Vivian's thoughts and feelings but neither Mom's nor any other characters'.
The Scarecrow found a tree full of nuts and filled Dorothy's basket with them, so that she would not be hungry for a long time. She thought this was very kind and thoughtful of the Scarecrow, but she laughed heartily at the awkward way in which the poor creature picked up the nuts. His padded hands were so clumsy that he dropped almost as many as he put in the basket. But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up. What is the narrator's point of view?
Answer: Third-Person
George loved walking to school with his best friend, Matt. They would laugh at their sisters and make jokes about everything. Today, George had to walk to school alone, because Matt and his family had moved to a different state. George looked sad as he quietly walked to school alone. What is the narrator's point of view?
Answer: Third Person
Explanation: I know this passage is narrated from third-person perspective because the narrator is telling George's story and the narrator is not George. I know that the mode of narration is limited because the narrator tells what is happening, but does not know what George is thinking or feeling.
Siddhartha sat and watched him and remembered how once he had considered this man his friend. He gratefully accepted Vasudeva's invitation. When they reached the river bank, he helped him to secure the boat. Later, when the sun was beginning to set, they sat on the tree trunk and Siddhartha told him about his origin and his life. The story lasted late into the night. Vasudeva listened with great attention. It was one of Vasudeva's greatest virtues that, like few people, he knew how to listen. He never thought to interrupt the speaker with praise nor blame, he only listened. Siddhartha felt how wonderful it was to have such a listener who could be absorbed in another person's life, his strife, and his sorrows. What is the narrator's point of view?
Third-Person
Explanation: Characters names is used and it uses pronouns like, "he," and "they. This is third person omniscient because Siddhartha and Vasudeva's thoughts are revealed.
During my math test, I noticed that my fancy mechanical pencil was out of lead. As I searched my desk for a new pencil, my teacher asked me what I was doing. My cheeks burned as I sheepishly asked her for a new pencil. After all, she had always told me that mechanical pencils were not a good choice! What is the narrator's point of view?
Answer: First Person