Who narrates the story in True Grit?

• A. Third-person omniscient narration.
• B. Epistolary diary format.
• C. First-person memoir-like narration by Mattie Ross.
• D. Second-person narrative.

Answer: (C)

This question tests narrative perspective—the voice through which the story is told. True Grit is delivered in a first-person, memoir-like voice spoken by Mattie Ross. She narrates her own memories and experiences, using “I” and sharing her thoughts, judgments, and feelings as she recounts the events she lived through. This creates a personal, retrospective lens, colorfully shaped by Mattie’s character and outlook.

That explains why the memoir-like first-person narration by Mattie is the best choice: it isn’t told by an outside observer (which would be third-person omniscient), it isn’t presented as a diary full of dated entries (epistolary), and it doesn’t address the reader as “you” (second-person). The narration sticks to Mattie’s perspective, grounding the story in her experiences and voice.