Question

which narrative point of view is shown in the passage?
pa and vernon are sitting on the back porch. pa is tilting snuff from the lid of his snuff - box into his lower lip, holding the lip outdrawn between thumb and finger. they look around as i cross the porch and dip the gourd into the water bucket and drink. \wheres jewel?\ pa says.
from william faulkner, as i lay dying. copyright 1930 by william faulkner
first person
second person
third person limited
third person omniscient

Explanation:

First - person point of view uses "I" or "we". In the passage, the narrator says "I cross the porch...", which is a clear indicator of first - person perspective. Second - person uses "you". Third - person limited focuses on one character's thoughts (usually using he/she/they but with limited access to others' minds). Third - person omniscient knows all characters' thoughts and feelings. Here, only the narrator's (using "I") perspective is presented.

Answer:

first person