Dumbfounded means to be left utterly speechless, or to simply be amazed/confused.
One thing interesting about the setting in the short story "Through the Tunnel" is that author Doris Lessing carefully uses word choices to show the striking contrast between the beach and the enticing rocky bay, and the contrast helps set the mood of the story and develop the major theme.
Answer: The second sentence, "And if you are the kind of person who is easily embarrassed, then skiing may not be the sport for you," reveals that the authors points of view is 2nd person.
Explanation:
2nd person point of view uses the pronouns you/your/yours. The first sentence does not reveal the POV because the author could potentially be speaking in first person and talking directly to the audience. However, the second sentence makes it clear that 'you' are the main character in the passage.
