Which term describes the vantage point of a story where the narrator can know, see, and report whatever he or she chooses?

Which term describes the vantage point of a story where the narrator can know, see, and report whatever he or she chooses?

• A. Literal
• B. Parable
• C. Omniscient point of view
• D. Jargon

Answer: (C)

This question asks about narrative perspective—the narrator’s access to what’s happening and what characters think. When the narrator can know, see, and report whatever they choose, they are using an omniscient point of view. The all-knowing narrator can reveal inner thoughts, backstory, and even future events, and can move freely among different characters' perspectives. That’s what sets this apart from other ways of telling a story. The other terms don’t fit this description. Literal describes straightforward language or surface meaning, not a narrator’s broad knowledge. A parable is a short, didactic tale with a moral. Jargon is specialized language used by a particular group.

This question asks about narrative perspective—the narrator’s access to what’s happening and what characters think. When the narrator can know, see, and report whatever they choose, they are using an omniscient point of view. The all-knowing narrator can reveal inner thoughts, backstory, and even future events, and can move freely among different characters' perspectives. That’s what sets this apart from other ways of telling a story.

The other terms don’t fit this description. Literal describes straightforward language or surface meaning, not a narrator’s broad knowledge. A parable is a short, didactic tale with a moral. Jargon is specialized language used by a particular group.