Which statement explains the difference between first-person narration and third-person narration in a literary text?(1 point)

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In first-person narration, a character outside the narrative tells the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from within the narrative.
In first-person narration, a character outside the narrative tells the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from within the narrative.

In first-person narration, an omniscient narrator tells the story, but the story is told from the main character’s point of view in third-person narration.
In first-person narration, an omniscient narrator tells the story, but the story is told from the main character’s point of view in third-person narration.

In first-person narration, a character outside the story knows the thoughts of all the characters, but third-person narration is focused on only one character.
In first-person narration, a character outside the story knows the thoughts of all the characters, but third-person narration is focused on only one character.

In first-person narration, the story is told by a character in the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from outside the narrative.

Answer 1

The correct statement that explains the difference between first-person narration and third-person narration is:

In first-person narration, the story is told by a character in the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from outside the narrative.

Answer 2

Rainsford, reclining in a steamer chair, indolently puffed on his favorite brier. The sensuous drowsiness of the night was on him. "It's so dark," he thought, "that I could sleep without closing my eyes; the night would be my eyelids——"
An abrupt sound startled him. Off to the right he heard it, and his ears, expert in such matters, could not be mistaken. Again he heard the sound, and again. Somewhere, off in the blackness, someone had fired a gun three times.
Which point of view does the author establish in these paragraphs?

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third-person limited
third-person limited

second person
second person

first person
first person

third-person omniscient
third-person omniscient

Answer 3

The point of view established in these paragraphs is third-person limited. This is indicated by the use of third-person pronouns and the focus on Rainsford's thoughts and experiences without providing access to the thoughts and feelings of other characters.

Answer 4

Which answer choice correctly defines understatement?(1 point)
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the presentation of something as less than it really is
the presentation of something as less than it really is

a third-person narration that explains the thoughts of all characters in a literary work
a third-person narration that explains the thoughts of all characters in a literary work

bitter expression that may state the opposite of what is meant
bitter expression that may state the opposite of what is meant

the use of ridicule to lower someone or something in a reader’s or character’s esteem
the use of ridicule to lower someone or something in a reader’s or character’s esteem

Answer 5

The correct choice that defines understatement is:

the presentation of something as less than it really is.