Which term refers to the narrator's perspective or lens used to tell the story?

• A. Inference
• B. Central Idea
• C. Point of View
• D. Theme

Answer: (C)

Point of view refers to the narrator's perspective or lens used to tell the story. It shapes what information the reader receives and how events feel by showing the story through a particular vantage point, whether inside the narrator's head or from an outside viewpoint. Different types—like first-person, third-person limited, or third-person omniscient—illustrate how much the narrator knows and what they reveal about thoughts and feelings. This term is the best choice because it directly names the narrator's standpoint, unlike inference (drawing conclusions from clues), central idea (the main point of a text), or theme (the broader message).