Narrative Writing Vocab

Front

Through whose eyes the reader sees the events in the story?

Back

Point of View

Front

Narrator uses "I" and "me."

Back

First person point of view

Front

Narrator outside the story shares only one character's knowledge.

Back

Third person limited point of view

Front

Narrator is outside the story and knows all.

Back

Third person omniscient point of view

Front

Narrative technique where a story interrupts to show past events.

Back

Flashback

Front

Narrative technique hinting at future events in a story

Back

Foreshadowing