Point of View

Question 1

Subjective

Something based on one’s opinions, perspectives, beliefs, discoveries, desires, and feelings.

Answer 1

Ex. 1 - Someone believing blue is the best color

Ex. 2 - Someone thinking lion is the best animal

Question 2

Objective

The narrator is not involved in the action of the story

Answer 2

Ex. 1 - He walked behind her

Ex. 2 - Gretel dropped breadcrumbs behind her as she went

Question 3

Participant

Typically another character in the story, and not the narrator

Answer 3

Ex. 1 - As I reached the table with the birthday cake, I tripped on something no fell forward. The cake smashed into her head

Ex. 2 - I stared into the green lake with eyes focused on the algae and crocodiles swimming around

Question 4

Observer

Narrator usually uses the first-person perspective using the pronoun “I” and is typically the main character.

Answer 4

Ex. 1 - I saw them walking together

Ex. 2 - I heard someone whisper to me