Narrative Perspective and Point of View

Front

What is the difference between dialogue and narration?

Back

Dialogue is when the characters are speaking, while narration is when the narrator is speaking.

Front

How can you determine the point of view in a story?

Back

By looking at the pronouns used by the narrator in the narration.

Front

Which pronouns are commonly used in first person point of view?

Back

I, me, my, mine, we, us, ours

Front

In which point of view is the narrator a part of the story? Options: First person, Second person, Third person limited, Third person omniscient

Back

First person

Front

What is the main characteristic of third person omniscient point of view?

Back

The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of more than one character.

Front

Which point of view is commonly used in instructions or directions?

Back

Second person

Front

What does third person limited point of view mean?

Back

The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

Front

What does third person objective point of view mean?

Back

The narrator only knows what can be seen or heard.

Front

What point of view is used in the passage: 'I knew something was wrong before I even went into the house. My uncle's truck was parked in the driveway. He never left work this early. The front door was already open. My mom was in the kitchen, sitting at the table with my uncle. Neither of them looked up. Neither of them spoke.'?

Back

First person

Front

What point of view is used in the passage 'Carolyn looked across the room at Mike. He was so handsome, so perfect. She wished she had the courage to approach him, but she knew that someone like Mike would never be interested in someone like her.'?

Back

Third person limited