Question

read the selections. then, choose the best answer to each question.
selection 1: getting to know grandma
1 molly stared glumly out the living room window as shewaited for her parents to return from the airport with hergrandmother.
2 mollys dismal mood had started earlier that morning asher grandmothers visit grew closer and closer. “do ireally have to give up my bedroom?” molly had whined toher mother over breakfast. “i dont even know her, socant she just sleep on the couch? its comfortable
a. point of view: third - person limited, presenting events throughmollys eyes
effect: readers realize how disappointed the grandmother is inmolly and mollys mother.
b. point of view: third - person omniscient, allowing the readerdirect access to all characters thoughts and feelings
effect: readers realize how disappointed the grandmother is inmolly and mollys mother.
c. point of view: third - person limited, presenting events throughmollys eyes
effect: readers understand mollys feelings about hergrandmother and why they change for the better.
d. point of view: third - person omniscient, allowing the readerdirect access to all characters thoughts and feelings
effect: readers understand mollys feelings about her

Explanation:

The text is written from Molly's perspective (third - person limited) as it shows her thoughts (e.g., "Do I really have to give up my bedroom?"). The effect is that readers understand Molly's feelings. There is no indication of access to the grandmother's or mother's thoughts (so not omniscient). And there is no mention of the grandmother's disappointment.

Answer:

C. Point of View: third - person limited, presenting events through Molly’s eyes; Effect: Readers understand Molly’s feelings about her grandmother and why they change for the better.