4. Read the passage and answer the question below:

"The storm clouds gathered overhead as the little boat struggled against the churning sea. The captain, with his steady hands and calm eyes, steered the vessel toward the distant shore. Below deck, the crew was terrified, each one feeling the weight of the storm differently, but none dared speak their fear aloud."

What point of view is used in this passage?

(2 points)
Responses

First-person
First-person

Second-person
Second-person

Third-person limited
Third-person limited

Third-person omniscient

1 answer

The point of view used in this passage is third-person limited. The narrative describes the captain's actions and feelings but only gives insight into the emotional state of the crew indirectly, focusing mainly on the captain's perspective.