Perspective vs. Point of View

Perspective vs. Point of View

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Poll

Is there a difference between perspective and point of view?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure

Point of View-how the story is written

*Focuses on WHO*

- Who is narrating the story?

- Who is speaking?

Open Ended

What do you see?

Open Ended

What do you see?

Open Ended

What do you see?

Perspective-character's worldview

• How the characters view/process what's happening within the story.

• How does the narrator perceive what's happening in the story?

• What is their attitude about it?

Poll

What aspects of life may influence your perspective?

• Your values

• Your experiences

• Your personality traits

• Information that's available

• Your beliefs

Multiple Choice

An author's perspective refers to a combination of...

• ideas, values and beliefs

• tone, diction, and voice

• tone, purpose, and syntax

• voice, style, and imagery