Pov Review & Practice
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There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury At eight-thirty the eggs were shriveled and the toast was like stone. An aluminum wedge scraped them into the sink, where hot water whirled them down a metal throat which digested and flushed them away to the distant sea. The dirty dishes were dropped into a hot washer and emerged twinkling dry.
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Third person objective
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First person
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Second person
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Third person limited
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The 'POV Review & Practice' quiz tests understanding of narrative perspectives through excerpts from various texts, enhancing skills in literary analysis and comprehension.
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War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells We were driving along the road from Treguier to Kervanda. We passed at a smart trot between the hedges topping an earth wall on each side of the road; then at the foot of the steep ascent before Ploumar the horse dropped into a walk, and the driver jumped down heavily from the box. He flicked his whip and climbed the incline, stepping clumsily uphill by the side of the carriage, one hand on the footboard, his eyes on the ground. After a while he lifted his head, pointed up the road with the end of the whip, and said: "The idiot!" I was startled by his outburst.
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Third person limited
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Third person omniscient
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Second person
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First person
Correct Answer
A. First personExplanation
The given passage is written from the perspective of a character who is directly involved in the events and is narrating them using "I" and "we" pronouns. The narrator describes their own actions and thoughts, as well as the actions and thoughts of the driver. This indicates that the passage is written in the first person point of view.Rate this question:
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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto On the first day of school, Victor stood in line half an hour before he came to a wobbly card table. He was handed a packet of papers and a computer card on which he listed his one elective, French. He already spoke Spanish and English, but he thought some day he might travel to France, where it was cool; not like Fresno, where summer days reached 110 degrees in the shade.
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Third person objective
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Third person limited
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First person
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Third person omniscient
Correct Answer
A. Third person limitedExplanation
The given passage is written in the third person limited point of view. This is because the narrator only provides the thoughts and feelings of one character, Victor. The narrator does not have access to the thoughts and feelings of other characters. The use of "he" and "Victor" throughout the passage indicates that the perspective is limited to Victor's experiences and perceptions.Rate this question:
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Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling Rikki-tikki heard them going up the path from the stables, and he raced for the end of the melon patch near the wall. "I was not a day too son," he said; for he could see the baby cobras curled up inside the skin, and he knew that the minute they were hatched they could kill a man or mongoose. He bit off the tops of the eggs as fast as he could, taking care to crush the young cobras. Nagaina spun clear round, forgetting everything for the sake of her eggs. She saw she had lost her chance of killing Teddy, and the last egg lay between Rikki-tikki's paws.
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First person
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Second person
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Third person omniscient
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Third person objective
Correct Answer
A. Third person omniscientExplanation
The given passage is written from a third person omniscient point of view because the narrator has knowledge of the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters. The narrator is able to provide insights into Rikki-tikki's thoughts and actions, as well as Nagaina's reactions. This perspective allows the reader to have a broader understanding of the events and the motivations of the characters involved.Rate this question:
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The Great Pizza Fight by Lester Peterson Vince held the slice of pepperoni pizza in his palm as the cheese dripped through his fingers. He didn't know what to do. The cafeteria was afire with slices of pizza flying through the air. Splat! A greasy slice of sausage splattered on Vince's table. The sauce splashed up and hit his friend R.J. in the chest. "Ugh!" R.J. shouted as he fell into Vince's arms. "I'm hit, Vince!"
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Third person objective
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Third person limited
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Third person omniscient
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Second person
Correct Answer
A. Third person limitedExplanation
The given passage is written in third person limited point of view. This is because the narrator only provides the thoughts and feelings of one character, Vince. The reader is not given access to the thoughts and feelings of any other characters in the story. The use of pronouns like "he" and "his" also indicate that the story is being told from an external perspective.Rate this question:
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Cool Breeze on a Hot Day by Amy Scott "Ice cream! Ice cream!" I heard the street vendor shouting as he pushed his cart down the block. Ice cream sounded really tasty on a day like this. I plunged my hands into my pockets and examined the contents: one pair of house keys, a pack of gum that was almost empty, and a few coins. I pulled the coins from my pockets and counted them. It didn't take long. 46 cents. I saw a line of children from the neighborhood in front of the street vendor. Each walked away happier than the former. My mouth tasted like hot ashes.
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Third person omniscient
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Second person
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Third person limited
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First person
Correct Answer
A. First personExplanation
The passage is written from the perspective of the narrator, using pronouns such as "I" and "my." The narrator describes their own thoughts, feelings, and actions, providing a personal and subjective account of the events. This indicates that the passage is written in the first person point of view.Rate this question:
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Growing Tomatoes by Luke Pitts Your tomato plants may be resilient, but there are a couple things that you can do to help them grow rich and lush. First, you should water the tomato plant in the morning. Tomatoes grow best when they can aspirate, or drink water, all day in the sun. If you water them at night, they will have a harder time releasing excess water. Second, you should give them the correct amount of water. Follow the chart on page 67 to determine how much water you should give your tomato plants.
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Third person objective
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First person
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Second person
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Third person omniscient
Correct Answer
A. Second personExplanation
The correct answer is second person because the passage is written from the perspective of giving instructions or advice to the reader. The author uses phrases like "you should" and "give them the correct amount of water" to directly address the reader and guide them on how to grow tomatoes successfully.Rate this question:
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The perspective from which a story is told is known as:
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Narration
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Hyperbole
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Point-of-view
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Persuasion
Correct Answer
A. Point-of-viewExplanation
The perspective from which a story is told refers to the point-of-view. This refers to the narrator's position and involvement in the story, whether they are a character in the story or an external observer. The point-of-view can greatly influence the reader's understanding and interpretation of the events and characters in the story.Rate this question:
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A narrator is:
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A character that tells the story
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The speaker who tells the story
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A story within a story
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The perspective from which a story is told
Correct Answer
A. The speaker who tells the storyExplanation
The correct answer is "the speaker who tells the story." A narrator is the person or character who recounts the events and details of a story to the audience or reader. They provide the perspective and voice through which the story is conveyed, sharing the plot, thoughts, and emotions of the characters. The narrator is not necessarily a character within the story, but rather the entity that presents the story to the audience.Rate this question:
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In first person point-of-view, the story is told in the first person (ie: ____,_____,____). The reader sees and knows only as much as the narrator.
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He, she, they
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I, me, my
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It, that, this
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Him, her, they
Correct Answer
A. I, me, myExplanation
The correct answer is "i, me, my". In first person point-of-view, the story is told from the perspective of the narrator using pronouns like "i", "me", and "my". This allows the reader to experience the events and emotions of the story through the narrator's eyes and thoughts. The use of these pronouns limits the reader's knowledge to only what the narrator knows, creating a sense of intimacy and subjectivity in the storytelling.Rate this question:
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Quiggly went to the door and opened it. "What are you doing?" Jeff called. "Don't you know there's a tornado coming?" Quiggly ignored him. He wanted to actually see the tornado for himself
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Third Person Limited Point of View
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Third Person Point of View
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Third Person Omniscient Point of View
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First Person Point of View
Correct Answer
A. Third Person Limited Point of ViewExplanation
Correct. The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.Rate this question:
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Ralph and I watched as the stranger drove away with Richard in the back seat of his car. A sick feeling slowly began to rise in the pit of my stomach.
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Third Person Limited Point of View
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Third Person Omniscient Point of View
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First Person Point of View
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Third Person Point of View
Correct Answer
A. First Person Point of ViewExplanation
Correct. The narrator is speaking using the pronoun "I."Rate this question:
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"Don't go so soon," Mrs. Miller said.The farmer turned around and looked into her pleading eyes. He wanted to help her, but he knew he couldn't.Mrs. Miller thought about her sick children and her missing husband. How could the farmer be so cruel?
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First Person
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Third Person
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Third Person Limited
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Third Person Omniscient
Correct Answer
A. Third Person OmniscientExplanation
Correct! The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of both characters.Rate this question:
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The entire class lined up to get on the bus for the museum that day. The bus was parked next to a trail at the back of the school. Marvin and I decided to sneak around to the far side of the bus. We crouched down and waited for our opportunity.
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Third Person Omniscient
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Third Person Limited
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First Person Point of View
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Third Person Point of View
Correct Answer
A. First Person Point of ViewExplanation
Correct! The narrator uses the pronouns "I" and "we."Rate this question:
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Crispy Treats by LaDanna Wafford First, wash your hands and gather all of your materials. Once you've done that, follow all of the directions in your cookbook. Put the crispy treats in the oven and cook for 30-35. While your treats cook you might want to clean your work space. When you take the treats out of the oven, pour the honey and lemon sauce on immediately. Once treats are cooled, you and your friends can enjoy.
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First person
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Third person limited
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Second person
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Third person objective
Correct Answer
A. Third person limitedExplanation
The correct answer is third person limited. The text describes actions and instructions from an external perspective, which is characteristic of third person. It’s not a direct address to the reader as in second person, and it doesn’t focus on a single character’s inner thoughts like third person limited would in a narrative. So, while it's instructional and uses "you," it remains focused on actions in a neutral, external voice.Rate this question:
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Select the first person pronouns.
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He, him, his, her
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You, yours
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I, me, my, we
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Them, theirs, they
Correct Answer
A. I, me, my, weExplanation
The correct answer is "I, me, my, we." These pronouns are all used to refer to oneself or a group that includes oneself. "I" is the subjective form, used as the subject of a sentence. "Me" is the objective form, used as the object of a verb or preposition. "My" is the possessive form, used to show ownership. "We" is the plural form, used to refer to a group that includes the speaker.Rate this question:
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When an outside narrator is telling the story, and no thoughts are revealed, the point of view is
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1st Person
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3rd Person Objective
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3rd Person Omniscient
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2nd Person
Correct Answer
A. 3rd Person ObjectiveExplanation
When an outside narrator is telling the story and no thoughts are revealed, the point of view is 3rd Person Objective. In this point of view, the narrator is not a character in the story and only presents the actions and dialogue of the characters without accessing their thoughts or feelings. The narrator remains detached and objective, providing an unbiased account of events.Rate this question:
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When a character in the story is narrating the events, the point of view is
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1st person
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3rd person limited
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2nd person
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3rd person omniscient
Correct Answer
A. 1st personExplanation
In a first-person point of view, the story is narrated by a character who refers to themselves as "I" and provides their own perspective on the events. This allows the reader to experience the story through the eyes and thoughts of the narrator, creating a sense of intimacy and subjectivity. The narrator can only provide information that they personally witness or know, limiting the reader's understanding to their individual perspective.Rate this question:
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An outside narrator is telling the story of "you", the reader, the point of view is
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1st person
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2nd person
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3rd person limited
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3rd person objective
Correct Answer
A. 2nd personExplanation
The correct answer is 2nd person. In 2nd person point of view, the narrator directly addresses the reader as "you" and involves them in the story. This creates a sense of immediacy and personal connection between the reader and the events of the story.Rate this question:
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The narrator tells the story and reveals two or more characters' thoughts, the point of view is
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2nd person
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3rd person objective
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1st person
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3rd person omniscient
Correct Answer
A. 3rd person omniscientExplanation
In a third person omniscient point of view, the narrator is not a character in the story and has knowledge of the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters. The narrator can provide insight into the minds of different characters and can switch between different perspectives. This allows the reader to have a broader understanding of the story and the motivations of the characters.Rate this question:
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Which pronouns would a third person narrator use?
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He, her, him, them
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You, yours
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I me, my, we
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We, our, us
Correct Answer
A. He, her, him, themExplanation
A third person narrator would use pronouns such as "he," "her," "him," and "them" to refer to the characters in the story. These pronouns indicate that the narrator is not a character in the story but is observing and describing the actions and thoughts of the characters from an external perspective.Rate this question:
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Select the second person pronouns
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He, him, her, his
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You, yours
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I, me, my
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Them, theirs, they
Correct Answer
A. You, yoursExplanation
The given answer includes the pronouns "you" and "yours," which are second person pronouns. Second person pronouns are used when referring to the person or people being spoken to or addressed.Rate this question:
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