Which point of view describes a narrator who knows the inner thoughts and feelings of all characters?

• A. First Person
• B. Third Person Limited
• C. Third Person Omniscient
• D. Objective

Answer: (C)

Thinking about how a narrator reveals inner thoughts matters here. When the narrator knows and can share the inner thoughts and feelings of all the characters, you’re looking at a third-person omniscient point of view. This narrator operates outside the story and can move into the minds of multiple characters, exposing their private motives, fears, desires, and reflections. That broad access lets the writer show how different characters think and feel, sometimes even comparing their inner perspectives to deepen the reader’s understanding of the plot and relationships.

Compare this to other narrators: a first-person narrator speaks as "I" and is limited to that character’s inner life and observations; third-person limited follows one character closely and reveals that one character’s internal world rather than everyone’s; and objective narration sticks to outward actions and dialogue without delving into anyone’s thoughts. Because the prompt specifies access to all characters’ inner thoughts and feelings, the omniscient viewpoint fits best.