Question

how does the narrator’s point of view in this passage add a layer of meaning to the story?
a. the point of view reveals the author’s sentimental tone.
b. the collective point of view reveals a sympathetic mood.
c. the point of view reveals the author’s heartless tone.
d. the point of view reveals the author’s purpose to celebrate the past.

Explanation:

Typically, a narrator’s point of view (e.g., first - person, reflective) often reveals a sentimental tone as it shares personal, emotional - laden experiences/memories, adding meaning. Other options: B’s “collective” is less common; C’s “heartless” is unlikely for meaning - adding; D’s “celebrate the past” is too narrow without context, while sentimentality from POV is a common meaning - adding device.

Answer:

A. The point of view reveals the author's sentimental tone.