Grade 7 · Reading & language
Trace a narrator's perspective practice
Use reactions and evaluative words to explain a narrator's viewpoint or change in view.
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READ THE PASSAGE
At first the silence felt awkward. By the end, I welcomed the space it gave us to think.
Which statement best describes the narrator's perspective?
- The narrator wishes for constant noise.
- The narrator remains uncomfortable throughout.
- The narrator says no one thought at all.
- The narrator comes to appreciate the silence.
See the answer & why
The narrator comes to appreciate the silence.
The shift from awkward to welcomed signals growing appreciation.
A little hint: Look for the narrator's evaluative words and reactions. Separate their view from a neutral event record.
A teaching tip
Look for the narrator's evaluative words and reactions. Separate their view from a neutral event record.