Question

Based on the excerpt "THE GODS IN COUNCIL—MINERVA'S VISIT TO ITHACA—THE CHALLENGE FROM TELEMACHUS TO THE SUITORS," what is the point of view (POV)?

A) First-person point of view
B) Second-person point of view
C) Third-person limited point of view
D) Third-person omniscient point of view

Answer 1

Based on the description, the narrative excerpt is from a third-person omniscient point of view where the narrator knows all characters' thoughts and actions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The excerpt mentioned, "THE GODS IN COUNCIL—MINERVA'S VISIT TO ITHACA—THE CHALLENGE FROM TELEMACHUS TO THE SUITORS," implies that the story is told from a perspective that is outside the story and sees it from a broader angle. Considering the options provided and the characteristics of each point of view, if the narrator knows the thoughts and actions of all the characters, whether or not they are present in a particular scene, this would indicate that the narrative is from a third-person omniscient point of view. This perspective allows the narrator to provide a more reliable and objective narration since they are not a character within the story and utilize third-person pronouns such as he, she, and they. Therefore, based on the provided choices, the correct answer would be (D) Third-person omniscient point of view.