Narrative Perspective

What is narrative omniscience?

• A part of the story arc

• The degree to which the narrator knows and conveys a character's thoughts, feelings, or internal emotions and conflicts

• The point of view from which a story is narrated

• The degree to which a reader can predict the outcome of the story

Which of the following is an example of first person point of view?

• "As Harry squelched along the deserted corridor, he came across somebody who looked just as preoccupied as he was."

• "Select your player. Your player should honorably serve as a representative of your faction."

• "Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show."

Which is an example of external conflict?

• Harry Potter battling Voldemort

• Harry Potter struggling with the Slytherin aspects of his personality

• Will Smith fighting aliens in Men in Black

• Katniss's desire and need to compete to stay alive conflicting with her love for Peeta in The Hunger Games

Which would be an example of third person narration?

• "Good timing, kitten," Gomez says.

• "I must be gaping at them. "I'm sorry," I say, and flee."

• "When in doubt, you should always avoid checking out a scary noise you hear at night."

Which of the following is NOT an example of external conflict?

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Self

Deer are beautiful creatures.

They are so graceful to watch as

they run through the forest. It's

hard to understand how anyone could do anything to harm these beautiful animals.

What is the author's perspective?

• The author favors deer hunting

• The author thinks there are too many deer

• The author does not favor deer hunting

• The author thinks deer harm the environment

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.6

Dolphins have suffered from the carelessness 
 of humans.  Many dolphins are killed each year in fishing nets. Oil has been spilled into ocean 
 water, polluting the dolphins' environment.
What is the author's perspective?

• Thea author's favorite animal is a dolphin
• The author thinks that humans harm dolphins
• The author thinks that dolphins are dangerous
• The author thinks that humans are helping dolphins.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.5.6

The Scarecrow found a tree full of nuts and filled Dorothy's basket with them, so that she would not be hungry for a long time.  She thought this was very kind and thoughtful of the Scarecrow, but she laughed heartily at the awkward way in which the poor creature picked up the nuts.  His padded hands were so clumsy that he dropped almost as many as he put in the basket.  But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up. 

• 3rd person limited
• 1st person
• 3rd person omniscient
• 3rd person objective

Remember, any tool that you can use against an enemy may also be used against you.  Therefore it is highly recommended that you build a course with your clan to practice keeping your wits about you when something is trying to set you off course.  Ninjas train on special courses that really mess with their perception of space, but that doesn't mean you can't make your own mini gauntlet to increase your skills in your own backyard. 

• 2nd person
• 1st person
• 3rd person limited
• 3rd person objective

Harry called their grand finale "Metamorphosis," which means "change in appearance."  Harry would tie Theo's hands behind his back with a rope, then put him in a sack and tie the top.  The tied and bagged Theo was then placed into the trunk which was locked and tied with ropes.  A curtain was drawn so that no one could see the trunk, although they could hear Theo banging around inside.  With great drama, Houdini told the audience, "When I clap my hands three times�behold a miracle!"  He moved behind the curtain, clapped three times, and out stepped Theo, arms raised triumphantly.

• 1st person
• 3rd person omniscient
• 3rd person limited
• 3rd person objective