POV Develops Theme

A character within the story recounts his/her own experiences within the story

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

The narrator has unlimited knowledge and can describe every character's thoughts and interpret their behaviors

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

The story is written in a commanding format using the pronoun "you"

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

The narrator has a narrow perspective on the characters--can only get into one character's head

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

Which of these is correct?

• The Tell-Tale Heart

• Tell-Tale Heart

• "The Tell-tale heart"

• "The Tell-Tale Heart"

What is wrong with this theme?

"Do not let insanity cause you to do terrible things."

• It is a cliche.

• It is a command.

• It is just fine as it is!

• It is too specific.

What is the point of view of "The Tell-Tale Heart"?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

What is the point of view of "The Landlady"?

• 1sr person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

What is wrong with this theme?

"An obsession with an eye can cause horrible consequences."

• It is a cliche.

• It is a command.

• It is great the way it is!

• It is too specific.

You will write a "How does POV develop theme?" paragraph.

What is the correct order for writing this paragraph?

• Describe the POV and provide examples from the text.

• Write a brief summary.

• Write the topic sentence

• Describe the theme and conclude.

• Connect to theme.