Point of View and Characterization

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. In literature, it often involves using an object, character, or event to convey deeper meanings.

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Provide an example of symbolism from a literary work.

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In 'The Highwayman', gold represents crime and sin.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character in a story.

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What are the two types of characterization?

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Direct characterization and indirect characterization.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization occurs when the author shows a character's traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with others.

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person point of view?

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Third person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is the role of the narrator in a story?

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The narrator is the person telling the story, guiding the reader through the events and providing insight into characters and plot.