POV ELA.6.R.1.3 Review

It shows that Alex is worried for the same reasons Maya is in spite of the time

It reveals that Alex experiences time and the moment differently than Maya

It proves that Maya is imagining the situation incorrectly

It shows that Alex was late because he forgot about Maya so he felt guilty

Students walk past talking about homework

Alex smiled when he said they needed to talk

Maya sits on a bench near the media center

Maya checks her phone repeatedly

An explanation of why Alex is calm about the conversation while Maya is not

A description of where the characters are sitting and how he feels about time

A list of what Maya is thinking about and how she doesn't care

A reason Maya is nervous about school and her friends

It shows that Maya is being dramatic for no reason and the reader becomes confused

It helps the reader see that Maya and Alex experience the same moment differently

It shows that Alex is trying to avoid the conversation

It proves that Maya already knows what Alex will say

First person POV is personal, while third person can vary in perspective.