Author's Point of View
I woke up early because today was the school field trip. I packed my lunch and hurried to the bus. When I got to school, I saw my friends waiting by the door. I could not wait to see the science museum!
Who is telling the story?
A. A teacher
B. The main character
C. A friend of the main character
D. Someone who works at the museum
B. the main character - it is 1st person
Deer are beautiful creatures. They are so graceful to watch as they run through the forest. It's hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author likes deer hunting.
b.The author thinks there are too many deer.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
d.The author thinks deer harm the environment.
c.The author does not like deer hunting.
Marcus grabbed his baseball glove and ran outside. He joined his friends at the park and took his turn at bat. Marcus swung hard and hit the ball over the fence. His friends cheered as he ran around the bases.
Who is telling the story?
A. Marcus
B. Marcus's coach
C. A narrator outside of the story
D. One of Marcus's friends
Kathy's parents made her attend a babysitting class before she could babysit her neighbor's 5 year old son, Matthew. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first-aid.
The author wants to show that
a. Matthew should not run in the house.
b. Kathy is ready to baby-sit.
c. Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops.
b. Kathy is ready to babysit.
My little sister and I decided to build a fort in the living room. We carried pillows and blankets from our bedrooms. I held the blanket while my sister stacked the pillows. When we finished, we crawled inside and read books together.
Who is telling the story?
A. The little sister
B. A teacher
C. A narrator outside the story
D. The older sister or brother
D - 1st person
Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness of humans. Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the narrator's perspective?
a.The author's favorite animal is a dolphin.
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
c.The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous.
d.The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.
b.The author thinks that humans harm dolphins.
Sofia looked out the window and noticed dark clouds in the sky. She quickly grabbed her jacket before leaving for school. On her way to the bus stop, rain began to fall. Sofia opened her umbrella and smiled because she had remembered it.
Who is telling the story?
A. Sofia
B. Sofia's mother
C. A narrator outside the story
D. Sofia's teacher
C - 3rd person
I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy glass plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. What a great invention!
What is the narrator's perspective?
a. The author thinks that paper plates are bad for the environment.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
c. The author wishes there was a larger variety of paper plates.
d. The author wants the reader to use paper plates more often.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
I carefully placed the last seed into the soil. Then I gave it some water and set the pot near the window. Every morning, I checked to see if anything had changed. I was excited when I finally saw a tiny green sprout!
Who is telling the story?
A. The plant
B. The gardener
C. A narrator outside the story
D. The gardener's teacher
B - 1st person
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked.
What is the author's perspective?
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b. Gorillas are mean animals.
c. Gorillas don't like other animals.
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.