Pencil Point
"Seriously! This is the best day ever!' said Ainsley. "You get to be principal for the day! I'm so glad you won the contest. Now we can do whatever we want! Change all the rules!" Brady thought for a moment. Yes, this would be a pretty fantastic day. "Let's add extra recess, candy all day, no teachers allowed!" said Brady.
Whose point of view is the story told from?
A. Principal
B. Ainsley
C. Brady
D. Narrator
D. Narrator (third person)
As we were exploring on our bikes one cool October day, we came across an amazing playground. As we parked our bikes, we quickly realized we wouldn't be able to play here. The swings hung by only one chain. Trash covered the perimeter. At that moment, I knew that I had to do something to save this playground.
What do the narrator's actions tell us?
A. The narrator is selfish.
B. The narrator likes to help.
C. The narrator has lots of friends.
D. The narrator goes to the park often.
B. The narrator likes to help.
Michael ran through his front door one afternoon after school. He ran right past the kitchen and then suddenly froze in his tracks.
Whose point of view is this story told from?
A. Michael
B. Unknown Narrator
C. Michael's brother
B. Unknown Narrator
I was almost back at my classroom when I heard voices raised in anger as if in some sort or argument.
What point of view is this?
First person
I, me, my, mine, we, us, and ours are words that belong to which point of view.
First person
Pippa knew she didn't have a good chance, but it was a dream of hers to enter, and win of course, the county pageant. It would be difficult because while the other beauty queens had flowing hair and bright eyes, Pippa the troll had hair that looked as if she had stuck her finger in a light socket.
What point of view is this story told from?
A. First Person
B. Second Person
C. Third Person
C. Third Person
My parents decided last week that we would no longer have internet in our house. At first, I was infuriated. No internet? My parents said we were spending way too much time playing games and watching funny videos. After a couple of days, I realized there are so many amazingly fun things to do that do not require the internet.
What is the narrator's parent's point of view about the internet?
A. Their children were spending too much time on the internet.
B. The internet is a great resource.
C. The internet is too expensive.
D. The children should spend more time on the internet.
A. Their children were spending too much time on the internet.
Colton had one very bad habit. It came from being curious, really, and maybe a bit because he was nosy. He loved to eavesdrop and listen in on other people's conversations. He knew he needed to stop and respect others' privacy, but wow, he had learned so much by listening on conversations not meant for his ears.
What does the narrator help the reader understand about Colton?
A. He likes to listen to other peoples' conversations.
B. He was planning a heist.
C. Colton always saved his money.
D. Colton did not enjoy riding the bus.
A. He likes to listen to other peoples' conversations.
"No, no, no," I screamed, but only my dad's voice came out. I looked in the mirror to find I had switched bodies with my dad. I raced out of my room and collided with my dad in my body. "We have to fix this!" he said to me in my own voice. I nodded in agreement.
Whose point of view is this story told from?
A. The mirror
B. The son
C. The mother
D. The dad
B. The son
He, she, it, they, and them are words that belong to which point of view.
Third person
"Cassie, I know you are new to our school, so it's time we let you in on the secret, but you have to promise not to tell anyone," said Anna. "Okay, I promise," said Cassie with anticipation.
Whose point of view is the story told from?
A. Anna
B. Unknown narrator
C. Cassie
D. A teacher
B. Unknown narrator (third person)
Chloe was one branch away from being able to perch on the top of the tree and look over the whole neighborhood. Chloe had always been a risk-taker, had never turned down a double dare, and would try anything at least once.
What do we learn about Chloe from the narrator?
A. She is silly and loves to joke.
B. She is an experienced camper.
C. She is adventurous and brave.
D. She has accidents often.
C. She is adventurous and brave.
The Ferris wheel slowly rotated until Gabe and Blake reached the top and jolted to a sudden and scary stop. Gabe's face looked panicked as he looked down and saw they were very, very, far from the ground. Blake, on the other hand, had a huge grin on his face.
How is Gabe's point of view different from Blake's?
A. Gabe is fearful. Blake is excited.
B. Gabe is thrilled. Blake is worried.
C. Gabe wants to explore the fair. Blake does not.
D. Gabe is not ready to go home. Blake is ready to go home.
A. Gabe is fearful. Blake is excited.
Freebie! What is Miss Cornelio's favorite animal?
Giraffe
The narrator is a character in the story. They are....
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person
A. First person
Benji, Jonah, and their friends huddled near the entrance of the Great Corn Maze as dusk fell, and the sky began to darken. "Are you sure we shouldn't wait until tomorrow when we would have more light?" Benji asked nervously.
Whose point of view is the story told from?
A. Benji
B. Jonah
C. Friends
D. Unknown narrator
D. Unknown narrator (third person)
Beau went to his cupboard and opened it to get a bowl from his ice cream. He pulled on the cream-colored handle and reached inside without looking. "Ahhhh," screamed Beau as he felt something not so bowl-like.
Whose point of view is this story told from?
A. The monster
B. Beau
C. An outside narrator
D. Beau's mother
C. An outside narrator
Samantha gently pet Butterscotch's blonde mane. Her horse was her best friend in the whole world. They just understood each other. They readied themselves at the starting line prepared to give their all to win first place in the show jumping competition.
What does the narrator help us learn about Samantha and Butterscotch?
A. They live in the west.
B. They cheat in competitions.
C. They are competitive.
D. They have many friends who also ride.
C. They are competitive.
How does switching the point of view affect the story?
Different characters have different perspectives and might reveal a different lesson about the situation.
The narrator is not a character in the story, yet he or she can only reveal what one character is thinking and feeling. They are..
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person
C. Third person (limited)
The moment that tooth came out of my mouth, I knew I had to catch her. The problem was creating a trap without her realizing it. Then, all kids around the world would be amazed and astounded that a kid like me was able to find out what the tooth fairy really looked like.
Whose point of view is this story told from?
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person
A. First person
I felt the boy pick up my magical lamp and rub the side quickly. "Here we go again," I thought to myself. I worked up my colorful smoke and exploded through the lid of the lamp. "Your wish is my command. What would you like for your wish?" I asked the boy.
Whose point of view is this story told from?
A. The boy
B. The magic lamp
C. The genie
D. Narrator
C. The genie
My sister loves her guinea pig. He is a really sweet fellow, but he can be really annoying as well. His wheel squeaks when he runs on it, and he makes funny noises at night.
How is the narrator's point of view different from her sister's?
A. She finds the guinea pig annoying at times.
B. She loves the guinea pig more than her sister.
C. She thinks the guinea pig is not as fun as their puppy.
D. She thinks they need another guinea pig.
A. She finds the guinea pig annoying at times.
One day, my dad looked out at the endless desert and decided then and there to build a baseball field.
Whose point of view is this?
First person
A first person narrator is limited to whose perspective?
The character who is telling the story.