Narrator's Character Analysis Flashcard

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What does the term 'deputed' mean in the context of a narrative?

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Appointed or assigned to a specific task or duty.

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Why might a narrator greet an old man heartily every morning?

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To prevent the old man from becoming suspicious.

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What does the narrator want others to perceive about his mental state?

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That he suffers from anxiety, but is not a madman.

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What is a key piece of evidence that supports the narrator's mental state?

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The narrator has experienced similar feelings of terror, indicating empathy.

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What do the noises haunting the narrator at the end of the story represent?

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The narrator's guilt.

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Define 'narrator' in literature.

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The person or character who tells the story.

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What is the significance of a narrator's reliability?

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It affects how the audience interprets the story and its events.

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What is an inference in literary analysis?

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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How can a narrator's perspective influence a story?

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It shapes the reader's understanding and emotional response to the events.

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What is the role of evidence in supporting a literary analysis?

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It provides justification for interpretations and conclusions drawn about the text.