Identify Point of View
Which point of view uses the pronoun “I”?
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
A. 1st Person
In narrative writing, the author’s purpose is –
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
B. To entertain
Which point of view is this?
The door slammed shut. I wonder what Angela is going to do next? She is so hard to understand these days.
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
A. 1st Person
What is the author’s purpose?
The board will meet again on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed budget. A vote will be taken at the conclusion of the meeting.
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
B. To inform
Which point of view would you use for a diary entry?
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
A. 1st Person
Which point of view uses the pronouns “he or she” and only shows the thoughts and feelings of one character?
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
C. 3rd Person Limited
When writing to convince others of a particular point of view, the author’s purpose is –
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
C. To persuade
Which point of view is this?
The liger is a hybrid cross between a male lion and a female tiger. He or she has parents in the same genus, but of different species.
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
B. 3rd Person Objective
What is the author’s purpose?
The winner of the contest will be announced on Thursday. Jenny thought to herself, “How can I wait that long? If my project doesn’t come in 1st place, I will never live it down.”
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
A. To entertain
Which point of view would you use for an instruction manual?
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
B. 3rd Person Objective
Which point of view uses the pronouns “he or she” and shows more than one character’s thoughts and feelings?
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
When writing to enhance the general knowledge of the reader about something new the author’s purpose is –
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
A. To inform
Which point of view is this?
The branch slammed against the window and glass shattered throughout the room. Benjamin quickly grabbed a broom and started sweeping. He was able to get most of the glass cleaned up very quickly. He wondered what was coming next. When will this storm be over?
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
C. 3rd Person Limited
What is the author’s purpose?
When diagramming a sentence, a vertical line is drawn between the subject and the verb. Adjectives and adverbs are placed below the horizontal line.
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
D. To inform
Which point of view is used with narrative writing? Choose all that apply.
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
A. 1st Person
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
Which point of view is used primarily for informational writing and does not include personal thoughts, feelings, or actions?
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
B. 3rd Person Objective
When writing to describe how to make something the author’s purpose is –
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
D. To inform
Which point of view is this?
Mrs. Reeves returned the research papers. Peter grinned and thought, “I didn’t expect to do so well!” As Pamela read over Mrs. Reeves comments she remembered her mother’s warning, “You cannot go out tonight unless you get at least a B on that paper.”
A. 1st Person
B. 3rd Person Objective
C. 3rd Person Limited
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
D. 3rd Person Omniscient
What is the author’s purpose?
More and more schools these days are requiring students to wear uniforms. Is this a wise decision? Although they do lend an air of professionalism, most people would agree that they come at the cost of self-expression.
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
C. To persuade
What is the author’s purpose?
Lee County Library hours have been changed. The library will now be open an hour longer during the week, (8 a.m. – 9 p.m.), but an hour shorter on Saturdays, (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.) If you have any questions, call the reference desk at (555) 239-1200.
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
B. To inform
Which point of view is great for character development because the reader hears the thoughts and feelings of more than one character?
3rd Person Omniscient
What is the author’s purpose in a Nike TV commercial/ad?
To persuade
Which point of view is this?
The Mustang was cherry red and looked to be around 1963 or 1964. It needed a lot of work, but Jennifer thought she was up for the job. She wondered how much the dealer would be willing to give her for a trade-in.
C. 3rd Person Limited
What is the author’s purpose?
First of all, the empty lot on Main Street is the perfect location for a dog park because it has plenty of trees. Maples, oaks and birch trees fill the area with beauty and shade.
To persuade
Which is the author’s purpose?
In order to make chewy brownies, two eggs need to be added to the recipe instead of just one.
“Why do I always have to do everything around here?” Tina wondered as she read the directions.
To entertain