Question

which narrative point of view is shown in the passage?

although self - pity usually annoys you, you are mainlining a veterinary - sized syringe of it when it registers on you that larry diamond has left his station at the bar and is shuffling toward your table. how disgusting, you think. he even walks like a derelict. \hows it going, larry?\ asks phil. \mr. diamond, i presume,\ gushes ann louise. suddenly, she is as bright as the tip of her little cigar.

from tom robbins, half asleep in frog pajamas. copyright 1994 by tom robbins

first person

second person

third person limited

third person omniscient

Explanation:

The passage uses the pronoun "you" to address the reader or the focal character, which is characteristic of the second - person narrative point of view. First - person uses "I/we", third - person limited focuses on one character's thoughts (usually with "he/she"), and third - person omniscient knows all characters' thoughts. Here, the use of "you" shows it's second person.

Answer:

second person