To solve this task, we need to analyze each passage to determine if it is written in the
First Person or
Third Person.
How to tell the difference:
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First Person: The narrator is a character in the story. They talk about their own experiences. Look for the words
"I" and
"me".
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Third Person: The narrator is watching the story from the outside. They talk about characters by name or use pronouns like
"he",
"she", and
"they".
Let's look at each passage step-by-step:
1) Passage from *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer*:
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Text: "Tom chased the traitor home... He then held a position..."
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Analysis: The story uses the name "Tom" and the pronoun "He". The narrator is not "Tom" speaking as "I".
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Conclusion: Third Person.
2) Passage from *Black Beauty*:
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Text: "While
I was young
I lived upon
my mother's milk..."
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Analysis: The narrator uses "I" and "my" to describe their own life.
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Conclusion: First Person.
3) Passage from *Wide Sargasso Sea*:
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Text: "She often questioned
me...
I was certain that nothing
I said..."
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Analysis: The narrator uses "me" and "I" to describe their interaction with "She".
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Conclusion: First Person.
4) Passage from *Harriet's Daughter*:
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Text: "
I used to dress up in
my mum's long skirts...
I got
my chance..."
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Analysis: The narrator uses "I" and "my" to describe their personal memories.
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Conclusion: First Person.
5) Passage from *Born A Crime*:
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Text: "When
I was born
my mother...
I would spend weeks..."
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Analysis: The narrator uses "I" and "my" to tell their own story.
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Conclusion: First Person.
Final Answer:
1)
Third Person
Reason: The narrator uses "he" and the name "Tom".
2)
First Person
Reason: The narrator uses "I" and "my" to describe their own life.
3)
First Person
Reason: The narrator uses "I" and "me".
4)
First Person
Reason: The narrator uses "I" and "my".
5)
First Person
Reason: The narrator uses "I" and "my".
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of point of view worksheets.