In this excerpt, the narrator becomes part of the story when he speaks in first person. Which line shows a switch to first-person narration?“Fornatee said he had skipped the second tryouts as a matter of pride.”“‘I wasn’t going to come to tryouts,’ he said.”“I want to play on the team, but I want to play on the team with my friends.”“I asked Fornatee what it felt like to be off Luma’s team.”
Jeremiah is not allowed to play soccer because his mother does not want him around strangers. [___]
Jeremiah makes the team. [___]
What conclusion can be drawn about this scene based on the narrator’s decision to write in the first-person point of view?The narrator is there experiencing the events.The narrator has a deep desire to be a character in the story.The narrator is worried that no one will believe he was there.The narrator is not interested in learning about the young Fugees, only their coach.
What are the effects of using an omniscient narrator in this book? Check all that apply.It gives the reader insight into the challenges faced by players and coaches alike.It helps the reader understand only Coach Luma’s thoughts and feelings.It helps the reader understand only the players’ thoughts and feelings. It allows the reader to see multiple sides of the story. It allows the reader to focus on one side of the story.
What is the effect of telling the events during the soccer game in the order in which they happen?It makes the reader wonder what happened before the game started.It helps the reader experience the action of the game as it occurs.It gives more information about the relationship between Luma and her team.It helps the reader focus on the thoughts of several players at once.
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