Narrative Perspective and Point of View

What is the difference between dialogue and narration?

• Dialogue is when the characters are speaking, while narration is when the narrator is speaking.

• Dialogue is when the narrator is speaking, while narration is when the characters are speaking.

• Dialogue is when the characters are thinking, while narration is when the characters are speaking.

• Dialogue is when the narrator is speaking, while narration is when the characters are thinking.

How can you determine the point of view in a story?

• By looking at the pronouns used by the characters in the dialogue.

• By looking at the pronouns used by the narrator in the narration.

• By analyzing the plot and setting of the story.

• By identifying the main theme of the story.

Which pronouns are commonly used in first person point of view?

• He, she, it

• You, your

• I, me, my, mine, we, us, ours

• They, them, their

In which point of view is the narrator a part of the story?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

What is the main characteristic of third person omniscient point of view?

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of more than one character.

• The narrator only knows what can be seen or heard.

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

• The narrator is not a character in the story.

Which point of view is commonly used in instructions or directions?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

What does third person limited point of view mean?

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of more than one character.

• The narrator only knows what can be seen or heard.

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

• The narrator is not a character in the story.

What does third person objective point of view mean?

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of more than one character.

• The narrator only knows what can be seen or heard.

• The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

• The narrator is not a character in the story.

In the passage 'I knew something was wrong before I even went into the house. My uncle's truck was parked in the driveway. He never left work this early. The front door was already open. My mom was in the kitchen, sitting at the table with my uncle. Neither of them looked up. Neither of them spoke.' What point of view is it?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient

In the passage 'Carolyn looked across the room at Mike. He was so handsome, so perfect. She wished she had the courage to approach him, but she knew that someone like Mike would never be interested in someone like her.' What point of view is it?

• First person

• Second person

• Third person limited

• Third person omniscient