Contemporary Short Story Point of View

Description: This quiz focuses on the concept of point of view in contemporary short stories. It explores various perspectives and techniques used by authors to convey the story and engage the reader.
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In first-person point of view, the narrator is:

  1. A character within the story

  2. An observer outside the story

  3. The author of the story

  4. A fictional character created by the author


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In first-person point of view, the narrator is a character who participates in the story and shares their thoughts, feelings, and experiences directly with the reader.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of third-person point of view?

  1. Omniscient

  2. Limited

  3. Objective

  4. First-person


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

First-person point of view is not a type of third-person point of view. In third-person point of view, the narrator is an observer outside the story, while in first-person point of view, the narrator is a character within the story.

In omniscient point of view, the narrator:

  1. Knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters

  2. Is limited to the perspective of one character

  3. Only describes events without providing insights into characters' thoughts

  4. Interacts with the characters and participates in the story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In omniscient point of view, the narrator has complete knowledge of the thoughts, feelings, and actions of all characters in the story.

Which of the following is an advantage of using first-person point of view?

  1. It allows for a more intimate connection between the reader and the narrator

  2. It provides a more objective and unbiased perspective of the story

  3. It enables the author to explore multiple characters' perspectives simultaneously

  4. It helps maintain a sense of mystery and suspense throughout the story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

First-person point of view allows the reader to experience the story through the eyes of a character, creating a sense of intimacy and connection between the reader and the narrator.

In limited third-person point of view, the narrator:

  1. Has access to the thoughts and feelings of only one character

  2. Can switch between the perspectives of multiple characters

  3. Provides an objective and unbiased account of events

  4. Interacts with the characters and participates in the story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In limited third-person point of view, the narrator is limited to the perspective of a single character, providing insights into their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Which of the following is an example of a story told from an objective point of view?

  1. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

  2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

  3. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

  4. Beloved by Toni Morrison


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Gatsby is told from an objective point of view, where the narrator presents events and characters without providing insights into their thoughts or feelings.

In stories with an unreliable narrator, the narrator:

  1. Is intentionally misleading or deceptive to the reader

  2. Provides an accurate and objective account of events

  3. Is unaware of their own biases and limitations

  4. Has a limited understanding of the events taking place


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In stories with an unreliable narrator, the narrator intentionally misleads or deceives the reader, creating a sense of doubt and uncertainty about the truthfulness of the narrative.

Which of the following is an example of a story told from an omniscient point of view?

  1. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

  2. The Color Purple by Alice Walker

  3. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

  4. The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lord of the Rings is told from an omniscient point of view, where the narrator has complete knowledge of the thoughts, feelings, and actions of all characters in the story.

In stream-of-consciousness point of view, the narrator:

  1. Presents a continuous flow of thoughts and impressions without regard for grammar or structure

  2. Provides a detailed and chronological account of events

  3. Focuses on the external actions and interactions of characters

  4. Interjects their own opinions and judgments into the narrative


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stream-of-consciousness point of view presents a continuous flow of thoughts and impressions, often without regard for grammar or structure, allowing the reader to experience the inner workings of a character's mind.

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used to convey point of view in contemporary short stories?

  1. Interior monologue

  2. Stream-of-consciousness

  3. Limited omniscience

  4. Direct address to the reader


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Direct address to the reader is not a common technique used to convey point of view in contemporary short stories. It involves the narrator directly addressing the reader, breaking the fourth wall and creating a sense of intimacy between the narrator and the reader.

In second-person point of view, the narrator:

  1. Addresses the reader directly using 'you'

  2. Presents the story from the perspective of a specific character

  3. Provides an objective and unbiased account of events

  4. Interacts with the characters and participates in the story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In second-person point of view, the narrator directly addresses the reader using 'you', creating a sense of immediacy and involvement for the reader.

Which of the following is an example of a story told from a second-person point of view?

  1. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

  2. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

  3. Life of Pi by Yann Martel

  4. If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If on a Winter's Night a Traveler is told from a second-person point of view, where the narrator directly addresses the reader as 'you', creating a sense of intimacy and involvement.

In stories with a shifting point of view, the narrator:

  1. Alternates between the perspectives of multiple characters

  2. Provides an omniscient perspective of all characters

  3. Focuses solely on the perspective of a single character

  4. Interacts with the characters and participates in the story


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In stories with a shifting point of view, the narrator alternates between the perspectives of multiple characters, allowing the reader to experience the story from different viewpoints.

Which of the following is an example of a story told from a limited third-person point of view?

  1. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

  2. Beloved by Toni Morrison

  3. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

  4. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To Kill a Mockingbird is told from a limited third-person point of view, where the narrator provides insights into the thoughts and feelings of a single character, Scout Finch.

In stories with a multiple-narrator structure, the story is told:

  1. From the perspectives of multiple characters

  2. By an omniscient narrator who knows everything

  3. From the perspective of a single character throughout the story

  4. By an unreliable narrator who intentionally misleads the reader


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In stories with a multiple-narrator structure, the story is told from the perspectives of multiple characters, allowing the reader to experience the story from different viewpoints and gain a deeper understanding of the characters and their relationships.

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