Multiple Choice What type of point of view is used in The Call of the Wild? (1 point)
Responses
first person
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
The type of point of view used in The Call of the Wild is third-person limited.
The type of point of view used in The Call of the Wild is third-person limited.
To determine the type of point of view used in the novel "The Call of the Wild," we need to examine the narrative style and analyze who the narrator is and how they present the story.
To do this, we can start by understanding the definitions of the options provided:
1. First person: In this point of view, the story is narrated by a character within the story, using pronouns like "I," "me," and "my." The narrator directly shares their thoughts and experiences.
2. Third-person limited: In this point of view, the story is narrated by an external narrator who focuses on the thoughts and experiences of a single character. The narrator uses pronouns such as "he," "she," or character names but doesn't delve into the minds of other characters.
3. Third-person omniscient: In this point of view, the story is narrated by an external narrator who knows the thoughts and experiences of all the characters in the story. The narrator can switch between different characters' perspectives.
Considering the question, "The Call of the Wild," is written by Jack London. The story does not have a character narrating the events using the first person pronouns. Instead, the story is being told from an external perspective. This eliminates the possibility of "first person" as the answer.
Now we need to determine if the story is told from a single character's perspective (third-person limited) or if the narrator has insights into the thoughts and experiences of multiple characters (third-person omniscient).
In "The Call of the Wild," the narrative primarily follows the main character, Buck, and explores the events through his experiences and emotions. We do not have access to the thoughts and feelings of other characters. This indicates that the point of view in "The Call of the Wild" is "third-person limited."
So, in conclusion, the correct answer is: third-person limited.