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Indicate if the excerpts are written in First Person or Third Person:

1. I watched Jason as he took his time putting on the roller skates. why had he told LeTenna he could really skate? I noticed that she had not been that impressed. Why did Jason always have to make up stories? I could tell that Jason was feeling nervous. He looked at me with a weak smile and sighed.

Answer. Third Person

2. "A storm is coming," said Cassie. "We better pack up and get off the beach. "Dark clouds were forming, and the wind was getting stronger. Cassie, Tina, and Jake quickly folded the towels, while Deena used her cell phone to call her dad. When Mr. Jackson heard the phone ring, he was already about to leave to pick up the kids at the lake.

Answer Third Person

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The first one is...

That is correct! Both excerpts are written in third person. In the first excerpt, the pronouns used are "he," "she," and "I," indicating that the narrator is observing the actions and thoughts of the characters. In the second excerpt, the characters are referred to by their names, such as "Cassie," "Tina," "Jake," and "Deena," which also suggests a third-person point of view.