Difficulty: Easy

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Carbon is identified by the symbol "C" on the periodic table. Each carbon atom is made of six protons and six neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of twelve. The way the atoms are arranged gives carbon its form. Sometimes carbon is combined with other substances to create useful items, such as pencil lead. When mixed with oxygen, carbon forms carbon dioxide (CO2). People exhale carbon dioxide when they breathe, and carbon dioxide gives soda its bubbles.

Which of the following best describes the point of view of the passage?

Rationale

Third-person limited.

The passage presents information about carbon and its properties without delving into the thoughts or feelings of any character, indicating a third-person limited perspective. This perspective allows the narrator to provide factual information while focusing on the subject of carbon itself.

A (Third-person limited) CORRECT

This choice accurately describes the passage's narrative style. The information is presented from a third-person perspective, focusing solely on carbon and its characteristics without revealing any personal thoughts or emotions of a narrator or characters.

B (Third-person omniscient) YOUR ANSWER

In this narrative style, the narrator knows everything about the characters and events, including their thoughts and feelings. However, the passage does not provide any insights or internal perspectives, limiting its scope to objective facts about carbon. Thus, this choice does not apply.

C (First person) YOUR ANSWER

First-person point of view involves the use of "I" or "we," indicating personal experiences or opinions. Since the passage does not include any personal pronouns or subjective experiences, this choice is incorrect.

D (Second person) YOUR ANSWER

Second-person point of view addresses the reader directly using "you." The passage does not engage the reader in this manner; instead, it provides straightforward information about carbon, making this choice unsuitable.

Conclusion

The passage employs a third-person limited point of view, focusing exclusively on the subject matter of carbon without any personal insights or direct engagement with the reader. This narrative style effectively communicates factual information about carbon and its properties, distinguishing it from other narrative perspectives.

Which of the following best describes the point of view of the passage?

Third-person limited.

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