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At about 11 p.m. on Christmas, Washington's army commenced its crossing of the half-frozen river at three locations. The 2,400 soldiers led by Washington successfully braved the icy and freezing river and reached the New Jersey side of the Delaware just before dawn. The other two divisions, made up of some 3,000 men and crucial artillery, failed to reach the meeting point at the appointed time. — "Washington Crosses the Delaware," from the History Channel Web site
Christmas, 6 PM... It is fearfully cold and raw and a snow-storm is setting in. The wind is northeast and beats in the faces of the men. It will be a terrible night for the soldiers who have no shoes... but I have not heard a man complain...
December 26, 3 AM I have never seen Washington so determined as he is now. He stands on the bank of the stream, wrapped in his cloak, superintending the landing of his troops. He is calm and collected, but very determined. — Diary of Colonel John Fitzgerald, December 25 and December 26, 1776

Which of the following is an example of a pronoun used when a novel is written in the first-person point of view?

Rationale

Me

In a first-person point of view, the narrator uses pronouns that refer to themselves directly, such as "I" and "me." This perspective allows readers to experience the story through the narrator's personal thoughts and feelings, making "me" a clear example of a first-person pronoun.

A (You) YOUR ANSWER

The pronoun "you" is often used in the second-person point of view, addressing the reader directly. This perspective creates an immediate connection with the audience but does not represent the narrator's own experience or feelings, which is essential for first-person narration.

B (It) YOUR ANSWER

"It" is a third-person pronoun that refers to objects, animals, or ideas. In a narrative context, using "it" does not convey personal involvement or subjective experience from the narrator's perspective, making it incompatible with the first-person point of view.

D (They) YOUR ANSWER

"They" is another third-person pronoun used to refer to a group of people or things. Like "it," "they" fails to provide the personal insight characteristic of first-person narration, which centers around the author's own experiences and emotions.

Conclusion

In summary, "me" is the only pronoun among the options that aligns with the first-person point of view, as it directly reflects the narrator's perspective and personal involvement in the narrative. The other choices—"you," "it," and "they"—belong to the second and third-person points of view, thereby lacking the intimate connection inherent to first-person storytelling. This distinction is crucial for understanding narrative voice and perspective in literature.

Which of the following is an example of a pronoun used when a novel is written in the first-person point of view?

Me

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