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Difficulty: EasyIdentification of Narrative Point of View and Style

Read the passage below carefully:

"I walked cautiously through the deserted market square, clutching the silver key tight in my trembling palm. Every shadow seemed to stretch toward me, but I knew I had to reach the old wooden door before dusk settled over the town."

Which narrative point of view is used in the passage?

  1. First-person point of viewAnswer
  2. B
    Third-person limited point of view
  3. C
    Third-person omniscient point of view
  4. D
    Second-person point of view

Answer

First-person point of view
The passage uses first-person point of view because the narrator is a character within the story recounting personal experiences, as evidenced by first-person personal pronouns such as 'I' and 'my'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the pronouns used by the narrator in the passage
The pronouns 'I' and 'my' are used repeatedly.
Narrative point of view is determined by the perspective and pronoun markers of the speaker.
2
Determine if the narrator is an active participant in the events described
The speaker describes their own actions ('I walked') and feelings ('my trembling palm').
First-person narration occurs when a character tells their own story from their personal perspective.

Key Concept

Identification of Narrative Point of View
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Identification of Narrative Point of View and Style

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