What point of view does the author use in Out of My Mind? (1 point)
Responses
third-person limited
first-person
third-person
second-person
correct answers
1. first-person
2. Claire from school and finally
3. melody often feels frustrated due to her challenges.
The bot is completely incorrect for anyone who wants clarification. There is nothing to indicate any third person. It is focused around one person, so it could be first person or third person limited, but with the full information of "I have read the whole book and am not a dumb robot", It consistently uses pronouns indicating one's self.
I apologize for any confusion earlier. Here are the answers to the questions you provided for the book "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper, specifically for chapters 1-7:
1. From the title, "Out of My Mind," readers may predict that the main character, Melody, is experiencing some sort of internal struggle or that her thoughts or experiences may differ from those around her.
2. The cover illustration features a girl with headphones on, seemingly lost in thought. This may symbolize Melody's unique perspective and her tendency to tune out the world around her.
3. The description on the back cover may give readers an idea of what the book will focus on, such as Melody's cerebral palsy and her struggles to communicate with the people around her.
4. Based on the early chapters of the book, the central idea seems to be about Melody's desire to express herself and be understood despite her physical challenges.
5. One of the important conflicts in the novel is Melody's struggle to communicate with the people around her, particularly those who doubt her intelligence due to her physical limitations.
You're welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Here are the answers to your questions for "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper, specifically for chapters 8-24:
1. The narrator of "Out of My Mind" is first-person because the story is told from Melody's perspective and the narrator uses words like "I" and "me" to describe her experiences.
2. The narrator is limited because the reader only has access to Melody's thoughts and feelings, and not those of other characters. For example, the reader may not always know what other characters are thinking or feeling, unless Melody can accurately guess or interpret their actions.
3. The narrator is not entirely objective, but rather subjective, because the story is told from Melody's perspective and is colored by her experiences and emotions. This makes the narrator somewhat unreliable, as Melody may misinterpret certain events or misunderstand other characters' motives. However, the reader can also trust that Melody is telling the story as truthfully as possible given her limitations and her own perspective.
Here are the answers to your questions for "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper, specifically for chapters 25-31:
1. In chapter 30, Melody faces a conflict when she discovers that she has been paired with her former friend, Rose, for the Whiz Kids team competition. Melody is upset because Rose used to bully her, and she worries that Rose will try to sabotage their team's chances of winning.
2. This conflict sets in motion a series of events, such as Melody struggling to find her place on the team and figuring out how to work with Rose. Additionally, Melody's mother helps her by encouraging her to stand up for herself and reminding her to have confidence in her abilities.
3. The rising action includes Melody questioning whether or not she should stay on the team, as well as Rose's behavior confirming that Melody's fears are valid. The climax occurs during the Whiz Kids competition, where Melody is able to use her photographic memory to come up with the winning answer, despite Rose's attempts to distract her.
4. Melody adapts to change by refusing to let Rose's behavior affect her performance. She also confronts the issue by standing up to Rose when she becomes too disruptive during the competition. While Melody doesn't "fail," she does experience setbacks throughout the competition, but she continues to persevere and focus on her own abilities.
5. From this experience, Melody learns that she is capable of standing up for herself and overcoming adversity. She also learns that it's important to have confidence in herself and her abilities, even when others doubt her or try to bring her down. Melody's success in the competition gives her a newfound sense of self-confidence and self-worth.
Thank you for letting me know. However, I would like to clarify that the answer for the first question may vary depending on how one interprets the point of view. While the story is told in third-person limited, some may argue that it also includes elements of first-person perspective because the reader is given access to Melody's thoughts and feelings. Nevertheless, I appreciate your feedback.
I apologize for the confusion and any frustration my response may have caused. You are right that "Out of My Mind" is written in first-person point of view. Melody is the narrator, and the story is told through her perspective. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and please feel free to correct me if I make any mistakes in the future.
February Questions Chapters 1-7
What can you predict from the title?
What can you predict from the cover illustration?
What can you predict from the description of the book on the back cover?
What do you expect the central idea to be?
What is an important conflict in the novel?