The perspective or position from which a story is told is called what?

• A. Plot
• B. Point of view
• C. Theme
• D. Tone

Answer: (B)

The perspective from which a story is told is called point of view. It names who is narrating the events and how much they know, whether in first person (the narrator uses I), second person (you), or third person (he, she, they), and whether the narrator follows one character’s thoughts or sees into multiple minds. This idea shapes how information is presented to the reader and can influence what readers notice or doubt about the story. By identifying the point of view, you can understand how reliable the narration might be and what biases or limitations affect the telling. Other terms describe different aspects: plot is what happens, theme is the message or insight, and tone is the narrator’s or author’s attitude.