Instructions: Read the following passage from The Giver by Lois Lowry. Then, answer the questions that follow. Passage: "Jonas walked down the path, feeling a strange mixture of excitement and fear. He had been selected for a special role in the community. As he approached the ceremony hall, his heart pounded with nervous anticipation. He would soon know what his future held, but for now, the uncertainty was overwhelming." 1. What is the author’s purpose in this passage? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. What point of view is used in this passage? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ How does this point of view affect the reader's understanding of Jonas’ feelings? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

Answer 1

1. The author’s purpose in this passage is to convey Jonas’s emotions as he prepares for a significant moment in his life. By highlighting his mixed feelings of excitement and fear, the author builds suspense and engages the reader in Jonas’s internal struggle with the uncertainty of his future role in the community.

2. The point of view used in this passage is third-person limited. This perspective allows readers to closely follow Jonas's thoughts and feelings while maintaining a narrative distance from the other characters. It affects the reader's understanding of Jonas's feelings by providing intimate insights into his nervousness and anticipation, allowing readers to empathize with his experience of uncertainty as he approaches the ceremony.