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In the short story "The Old Bicycle" from the chapter "Memories of Childhood", which narrative point of view is employed by the narrator?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · English · Memories of Childhood
  1. First person
  2. Second person
  3. Third person omniscient
  4. Third person limited
Answer
Third person limited

The correct answer is Third person limited — Conclude that the narration is in third person limited point of view.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the pronouns used in the narration.
  2. Note that the narrator speaks about the protagonist using the pronoun 'she'.
  3. Observe that the narrator only knows the protagonist's thoughts and feelings, not those of other characters.
  4. Conclude that the narration is in third person limited point of view.
Common mistake: Mistaking third person limited for third person omniscient because of use of third person pronoun.

Concept tested: Narrative point of view

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