Understanding Narrators

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What is a narrator?

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A narrator is the person who tells the story.

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What does 'point of view' mean in a story?

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Point of view is the way the story is told, like who is telling it.

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How can a narrator's point of view change a story?

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It can show different sides of the story.

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What does it mean if a narrator is unsure about others?

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It means they might not always know if someone is good or bad.

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What is a shift in point of view?

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A shift in point of view is when the story changes from one person's perspective to another.

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Why is it important to know the narrator's thoughts?

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Knowing the narrator's thoughts helps us understand how they feel about the story.

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What happens when the story is told from a different person's perspective?

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The story might show different details or feelings.

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What does it mean to judge character?

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To judge character means to decide if someone is good or bad.

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Can a narrator be wrong about their judgment of others?

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Yes, a narrator can sometimes be wrong about people.

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What is an example of a shift in point of view?

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When a story goes from 'I' to talking about someone else like 'Tom' or 'Jane'.