Question

the pronouns he, she and they indicate which point of view?

first person
third person
omniscient
second person

question 17 multiple choice question

tom cries in the chimney sweeper from songs of innocence because

his curly hair was shaved.
he lost his few personal belongings.
he feels lonely.
his parents died.

Explanation:

Identify point of view pronouns

The first question asks which point of view is indicated by the pronouns "he", "she", and "they". In English grammar and literature, pronouns that refer to third parties (people outside of the speaker and the listener) represent the third-person perspective.

Analyze William Blake's poem

The second question asks why Tom cries in "The Chimney Sweeper" from Songs of Innocence by William Blake. Using our understanding of William Blake Poetry, we recall the opening lines of the poem describing Tom Dacre: "There's little Tom Dacre, who cried when his head, / That curled like a lamb's back, was shaved...". Therefore, Tom cries because his curly hair was shaved.

Answer:

Question 1

• first person
• third person (Correct answer)
• omniscient
• second person

Question 2

• his curly hair was shaved. (Correct answer)
• he lost his few personal belongings.
• he feels lonely.
• his parents died.