Understanding Narrative Voice

What is Narrative Voice?

• The way the story is written

• The unique perspective and tone of the character telling the story

• The sequence of events in the story

• The dialogue between characters

Why is it important to stay true to the events of the original story when rewriting from another character's perspective?

• To ensure the story is consistent

• To make the character sound like Finn

• To confuse the reader

• To create a new storyline

Which of these best shows a strong narrative voice?

• “The dog barked.”

• “I winced as Shadow’s bark sliced through the silence—it was a sound that always meant trouble.”

• “There was a noise, probably from the dog.”

• “Shadow barked loudly, as usual.”

True or False: Narrative Voice is only about how a character speaks, not how they think or feel.

• True

• False

How can a change in narrative voice affect the reader's understanding of a story?

• It has no effect on the reader's understanding.

• It can make the story more confusing.

• It only changes the story's length.

• It can provide new insights and depth to the story.

Which of the following is an example of a first-person narrative voice?

• “They walked to the store.”

• “I walked to the store.”

• “He walked to the store.”

• “You walked to the store.”

True or False: Changing the narrative voice can provide a fresh perspective on familiar events.

• True

• False

Describe how Kas might perceive Finn differently from how he perceives himself. Use examples from the book.

How can a character's past experiences influence their narrative voice? Provide an example using Willow.