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The Outsiders

When Johnny is attacked by the Socs, he is the only major character involved; however, Ponyboy describes how the greasers responded. Why is Ponyboy’s description important?

A. Since you know how only some of the boys responded, you know the story is told from third person limited point of view.
B. The reader knows how most members reacted, which gives you insight into their perspective.
C. Since you know how all the boys responded, you know the story is told from third-person omniscient point of view.
D. You know the most about how Johnny reacted which only gives insight into his perspective.

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The answer is A. Since you know how only some of the boys responded, you know the story is told from third person limited point of view
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