Read this excerpt from "Crossing the River.”This daring bondman, rather than submit to his oppressor any longer, perilled his life as above stated. Where he crossed the river was about a half a mile wide. Where could be found in history a more noble and daring struggle for Freedom?Which statement about the point of view in this passage is true?
Answer
A
The use of the pronouns I and me show that this passage uses a first-person point of view.
B
The use of the pronouns he and his shows that this passage uses a third-person point of view.
C
The focus on the feelings of many characters shows that this passage uses a first-person point of view.
D
The focus on the feelings of only one character shows that this passage uses a third-person point of view.
Explanation
The passage refers to the bondman as “he” and “his,” rather than using “I” or “we” to tell the story from the narrator’s perspective. This indicates a third-person point of view. Choice B correctly identifies the pronouns that show this.
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