ELAR Vocabulary

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What is third person limited point of view?

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It is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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Who is the main character in a story?

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The main character of the story is called the protagonist.

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What is the role of the antagonist in a story?

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The antagonist is the character that causes conflict in the story.

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What does first person point of view mean?

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First person point of view means that the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is a flashback in literature?

Back

A flashback is a narrative technique where the author goes back in time to provide background information or context.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person point of view uses 'I' and includes the narrator as a character, while third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and does not include the narrator as a character.

Front

What is a narrative perspective?

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A narrative perspective is the viewpoint from which a story is told, influencing how the reader perceives the events and characters.

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What is the significance of the protagonist in a story?

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The protagonist is central to the story's plot and often faces challenges that drive the narrative forward.

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How does an antagonist create conflict in a story?

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An antagonist creates conflict by opposing the protagonist's goals, leading to tension and challenges that must be resolved.

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What are the different types of point of view in literature?

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The main types of point of view are first person, second person, and third person (limited and omniscient).