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Difficulty: MediumIdentification of Narrative Point of View and Style

Read the unseen passage below carefully:

"The elderly weaver sat by his wooden loom, his fingers moving with practiced precision despite the tremor in his hands. I watched from the doorway, mesmerized by the rhythmic clatter of the shuttle. He did not notice my presence, fully absorbed in weaving the indigo threads into a tapestry of ancient proverbs."

Which of the following best identifies the narrative point of view adopted in the passage?

  1. First-person perspective where an observing narrator describes another character's actionsAnswer
  2. B
    Third-person omniscient perspective revealing the hidden thoughts of all characters present
  3. C
    Third-person limited perspective focused exclusively on the internal feelings of the weaver
  4. D
    Second-person perspective speaking directly to the audience through instructions

Answer

The narrative point of view is the first-person perspective where an observing narrator describes another character's actions.
The correct answer identifies the first-person perspective where an observing narrator describes another character's actions. The presence of 'I watched from the doorway' and 'my presence' demonstrates that the story is filtered through a first-person narrator who acts as an observer.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Scan the unseen passage for narrative pronouns and perspective indicators.
Found first-person pronouns 'I' ('I watched from the doorway') and 'my' ('my presence').
Personal pronouns explicitly establish whether the narrator is inside the story world or an external voice.
2
Determine the relationship between the narrator and the subject of the narrative.
The narrator ('I') observes the weaver ('He') from a doorway without taking part in the weaving.
First-person narration can be central (main character) or peripheral (an observer watching another character).
3
Match the observed narrative structure to the correct stylistic definition.
The text demonstrates a first-person peripheral/observational perspective.
The narrator uses first-person pronouns while focusing the description on another person's actions.

Key Concept

First-Person Narrative Point of View
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Identification of Narrative Point of View and Style

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