PSAT Reading Question 615: Answer and Explanation

Question: 615

The point of view from which the passage is told is

• A. first person.
• B. third person.
• C. objective.
• D. omniscient.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) The passage uses the word "I" throughout, making the point of view first person since the passage is told from the viewpoint of the narrator. A third-person perspective would be from a more neutral, objective viewpoint. The narrator is certainly not objective, given his extreme focus on his own pain and suffering. The narrator is also not omniscient, given his lack of insight into the feelings and thoughts of others.