Narrator's Point of View Flashcard

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What is the third-person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator tells the story about other characters using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What does it mean if a story is told from a first-person point of view?

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The narrator is part of the story and tells it using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is the second-person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is the third-person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is the third-person limited point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What does 'narrator' mean?

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The person or character who tells the story.

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What is an example of first-person point of view?

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'I walked to the store and saw my friend.'

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What is an example of second-person point of view?

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'You walk into the room and see a surprise party.'

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What is an example of third-person point of view?

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'She walked to the store and saw her friend.'

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What is the purpose of the narrator in a story?

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To convey the story and provide insight into the characters and events.