I'd just like to know which would be the most suitable pronoun to be used in the following sentence.
1) The choice of this narrator can have the following functions. First, that of bringing the reader close to the feelings of the narrator.
2) Second, it (?) contributes to conveying an impression of reality and it restricts the reader’s point of view.
1. the choice = it / the narrator = he or she
2. It refers to what? If it is clear that you mean the choice, "it" is perfect
Sra
To determine which pronoun to use in the given sentence, let's break down each option:
1) "he/she" - This pronoun is used when referring to a singular, gender-specific person. However, since the sentence does not provide any information about the gender of the narrator, using gender-specific pronouns may not be appropriate.
2) "it" - This pronoun is typically used to reference inanimate objects or animals. However, in the context of the sentence, it may be confusing to use "it" to refer to the narrator, as it could imply that the narrator is an object or an animal.
3) "they" - This pronoun is used to refer to multiple individuals or to be gender-neutral when the gender is unknown. In this case, using "they" as a gender-neutral pronoun to refer to the narrator would be the most suitable option since it does not assume the narrator's gender and is widely recognized as inclusive language.
So, the most suitable pronoun to be used in the second sentence would be "they." The revised sentence would look like this: "Second, they contribute to conveying an impression of reality and they restrict the reader’s point of view."