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In 'Glimpses of the Past', the narrator often uses "I" to talk about his childhood. Which narrative perspective is this?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · English · Glimpses of the Past
  1. First person
  2. Second person
  3. Third person limited
  4. Third person omniscient
Answer
First person

The correct answer is First person — Conclude that the story is written in first person perspective.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify that the narrator uses the pronoun "I" throughout the narrative.
  2. Recall that the first person point of view is characterized by the narrator speaking in "I".
  3. Conclude that the story is written in first person perspective.
Common mistake: Confusing first person with third person singular

Concept tested: Narrative point of view

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