In the story 'Amanda', the narrator uses which type of point of view?
Answer
A. first-person limited
The correct answer is A. first-person limited — Since the narrator only shares Amanda’s personal thoughts and feelings, the point of view is first-person limited.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the narrator’s voice used in the story.
- Note that the narrator consistently uses the pronoun 'I', indicating first-person narration.
- Since the narrator only shares Amanda’s personal thoughts and feelings, the point of view is first-person limited.
Common mistake: Confusing limited with omniscient perspective
Concept tested: Point of view
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