Read the prose excerpt below carefully:
'Chief Odo stood motionless at the edge of the marketplace, watching his brother disappear into the twilight. A deep sense of foreboding settled in his chest, though his outward composure remained entirely unshaken. Unknown to Chief Odo, however, his brother was carrying the secret royal decree that would alter the destiny of their village forever.'
Which narrative point of view is utilized in this passage, and how does it function within the plot structure?
- Third-person omniscient perspective, enabling the narrator to reveal Chief Odo's inner feelings while disclosing information unknown to the character.Cevap
- BFirst-person perspective, presenting the narrative through the direct personal voice and personal pronouns of Chief Odo.
- CThird-person limited perspective, strictly confining the narrative knowledge to Chief Odo's immediate sensory observations.
- DPlot climax, serving as the immediate peak of emotional tension and final conflict resolution in the story.
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The passage employs a third-person omniscient perspective, allowing the narrator to access both Chief Odo's internal emotional state and key narrative facts beyond his immediate awareness.
The correct option accurately identifies the third-person omniscient perspective. The narrator demonstrates complete awareness by describing Chief Odo's private feelings while simultaneously revealing key information that Chief Odo himself does not know.
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Narrative Point of View and Omniscience in Prose