Question

a writer who is trying to help the reader get an outside perspective on all the characters in his or her story, while at the same time allowing the reader to learn details that are not obvious to the characters themselves, should use ____ point of view.

a. first - person
b. third - person omniscient
c. second - person
d. third - person limited

Explanation:

The third - person omniscient point of view allows the reader to see all characters from an outside perspective and know details that characters may not be aware of. First - person is from one character's perspective, second - person addresses the reader directly, and third - person limited is focused on one character's thoughts and knowledge.

Answer:

B. third - person omniscient