Question

which narrative point of view is shown in the passage?
the womans arms are still thrown wide, and you realize she has not paused, that her voice alone has changed the air, and when she goes on, \welcome to the circus tresaulti!\ you applaud like your life depends on it, without knowing why.
from genevieve valentine, mechanique: a tale of the circus tresaulti. copyright 2011 by genevieve valentine
first person
second person
third person limited
third person omniscient

Explanation:

The second - person point of view uses the pronoun "you". In the given passage, the word "you" is used ("you realize...", "you applaud..."), which is characteristic of the second - person narrative.

Answer:

second person