From which point of view is this text told?
A.
It is told in the first–person by someone who is in the story.
B.
It is told in the third–person by someone who knows the characters.
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It is told in the first–person by Sergeant Arsenio.
D.
It is told in the third–person by someone who had heard this story.
I grew up on a pineapple plantation on one of the islands in the Philippines. It was a large plantation surrounded by forests, hills, and rivers. One day I wanted to go on a hike to see a large waterfall that was far from my house. I heard it was impressive; people had told stories of its beauty and power. I wanted to see for myself.
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I told my father I was planning to go on a long hike that would take all day. He agreed I could go, if I took Sergeant Arsenio with me. Sergeant Arsenio was one of the security guards on the pineapple plantation, and he was one of my favorites. He was very friendly and always calm.
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The next day after breakfast, Sergeant Arsenio and I started the hike. We walked for many miles until we reached the edge of the plantation at lunchtime. We rested for a while after our lunch and then headed down a large canyon where the river with the waterfall flowed. The trail became smaller and steeper as we walked down into the canyon.
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There were many vines and plants on both sides of the trail. Trees grew overhead and their branches filled the sky like a giant umbrella. When we got to the bottom of the canyon, we came to the spot on the river where we would find the waterfall. The trail was flatter now, but the rocks and boulders made it difficult to climb.
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Sergeant Arsenio walked ahead of me at an easy pace. As we talked about the trail, we saw the river, and the many trees, plants, and flowers. He always told interesting facts that roused my curiosity.
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We finally reached the waterfall in the afternoon. It was the most exciting and powerful one I had ever seen. The roar of the water was so loud we had to shout to hear each other speaking. We spent some time exploring the area of the river around the waterfall. I wanted to spend hours there.
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Sergeant Arsenio looked at the sky. I could tell by his face that it was time to head home. I did not want to leave, but it was getting late. Sergeant Arsenio pointed to some clouds that were starting to cover the sky. I knew it was wise to head back home.
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As we walked back down the canyon, I noticed that tiredness was overpowering me. It was getting more difficult to step over rocks and boulders. The clouds got darker and a light rain began to fall.
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We finally arrived at the part of the trail that climbed out of the valley. The ground became slippery and muddy from the rain. As we started to walk uphill, I started slipping. I tried very hard to keep from falling down. Ahead of me, I noticed Sergeant Arsenio keeping up a steady pace, and he never seemed to slip or struggle at all.
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"Watch me," he would say. "I'll show you how to keep from falling."
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I ignored him and continued to walk the way I had since I could remember. After all, walking is not that difficult.
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After five minutes of struggling to stay upright, my left foot gave way to mud, causing me to fall on my back. When I looked up, I could see Sergeant Arsenio walking ahead of me.
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"How does he do it?" I asked myself as I walked behind him. "How does he keep walking steadily uphill in all this mud?"
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I decided to watch Sergeant Arsenio closely as he walked ahead of me. His steps were more secure than mine were. He was placing one foot solidly and securely on the ground. Then he took another step. He planted each foot firmly before he took another step.
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"That's it!" I thought. "I'm going to do what he does. Let's see, plant my foot. Now take the next step."
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I continued to mimic Sergeant Arsenio's walk. I knew I had to be careful. I was hesitant at first, but I eventually gained confidence. I realized I was not slipping and stumbling anymore. I noticed I was not tired or cold either. It seemed like no time at all before we had climbed out of the canyon and onto the flat road that led home.
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That day is one I will remember forever. I heard interesting facts about the island, saw a beautiful waterfall, and learned a skill about hiking. Most importantly, I learned that patience and careful observation are necessary if one wants to learn.