Which narrative perspective is used in 'The Flying Machine'?
Answer
Third person omniscient
The correct answer is Third person omniscient — Select the option that matches this description.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the opening paragraph of the story and note the narrator’s voice.
- Observe that the narrator describes thoughts and feelings of multiple characters, not just one.
- Since the narrator knows all characters’ inner states, the perspective is third person omniscient.
- Select the option that matches this description.
Common mistake: Choosing 'Third person limited' because the narrator knows thoughts of some characters.
Concept tested: Narrative point of view
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