Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is a major function of point of view in a work of literature?

To provide the story with a sense of importance.
To influence the reader's perception of the characters.
To determine the level of detail present in the narrative.
To provide a resolution to the story.

The correct answer is: To influence the reader's perception of the characters.

Point of view in literature refers to the perspective from which the story is told. It can greatly influence the reader's understanding and perception of the characters and events in the story. Option A is incorrect because point of view does not necessarily determine the importance of the story. Option C is incorrect because point of view does not necessarily dictate the level of detail in the narrative. And option D is incorrect because providing a resolution to the story is the role of plot, not point of view.