Narrative Perspectives in Literature

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What is narrative perspective?

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Narrative perspective is the viewpoint from which a story is told. It determines how the reader experiences the story.

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What does it mean to retell a story from a different point of view?

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To retell a story from a different point of view means to tell the same events through the eyes of a different character, showing their thoughts and feelings.

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What is first-person narrative?

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First-person narrative is when the story is told from the perspective of a character using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third-person narrative?

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Third-person narrative is when the story is told by an outside narrator using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a story.

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Why is character perspective important in storytelling?

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Character perspective is important because it helps readers understand the emotions and motivations of characters, making the story more engaging.

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What is an example of a story told from a different perspective?

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An example is 'The Three Little Pigs' told from the perspective of the Big Bad Wolf.

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What does it mean to change the ending of a story?

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Changing the ending of a story means to create a new conclusion that is different from the original.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive language in storytelling?

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Descriptive language helps create vivid images in the reader's mind, making the story more interesting.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in a story.

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