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Cite evidence from the text that helps explain why the author uses
first-person point of view.
A
The narrator is telling the thoughts and actions of all the
characters in the story-the neighbors, Grandma, Ethan, and Ellie-
to show how all the characters feel about the party. "Mr. and Mrs.
Park...said they wouldn't want to miss it."
The narrator is telling her own actions and feelings because Ellie is
B the party planner and main character. "I just had a feeling this
surprise party was going to be awesome!"
The narrator is telling the reader exactly what she is doing because
C it's important to address the reader directly. "I found some poster
board in the garage and gave Ethan markers and paint..."
D
The narrator is telling what everyone, including Grandma, is saying
because the readers need Ellie to tell them everything. "... she
said not only would she be there for the party, she'd take me
shopping tomorrow for supplies."
