Question 20

The passage is written from a third-person limited point of view.

The passage presents information about carbon using a third-person perspective, focusing on facts without delving into the thoughts or feelings of any characters. This aligns with the characteristics of third-person limited narration, where the narrator knows some details but not everything.

A) Third-person limited

This option is correct as the passage describes the facts about carbon from an observational standpoint, providing specific information about its properties and interactions without revealing any personal thoughts or emotions.

B) Third-person omniscient

This option is incorrect because a third-person omniscient point of view would involve a narrator who knows all thoughts and feelings of the characters. The passage does not provide any insights into personal experiences or emotions, thus lacking the comprehensive knowledge typical of this perspective.

C) First person

This option is incorrect as the first-person point of view would use personal pronouns such as "I" or "we," allowing the narrator to share their own experiences or opinions. The passage does not include any such personal references, maintaining a neutral tone throughout.

D) Second person

This option is also incorrect because the second-person point of view addresses the reader directly using "you." The passage does not engage the reader in this manner, instead opting to deliver factual information about carbon.

Conclusion

The passage's focus on factual descriptions of carbon clearly aligns with the third-person limited point of view, as it does not explore personal experiences or emotions. All other options fail because they either imply a level of emotional insight or personal engagement that is absent in the text. Thus, the best choice is A) Third-person limited.