Perspective Vocabulary

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What is the difference between perspective and point of view?

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Perspective refers to a character's opinion or feelings about a specific topic, while point of view is the narrative angle from which a story is told.

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Define perspective in literature.

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Perspective is the lens through which a character sees and understands the world, influenced by their experiences and background.

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What factors influence a character's perspective?

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A character's personality, lifestyle choices, and cultural background influence their perspective.

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What does it mean when we say a character has a unique perspective?

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It means that the character's views and interpretations are shaped by their individual experiences and background.

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What is the role of the reader's opinion in understanding a character's perspective?

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The reader's opinion does not influence a character's perspective; it is shaped by the character's own experiences.

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What is a narrator's perspective?

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A narrator's perspective is their interpretation of events, people, and places based on their personal experiences.

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What is the first-person narrative perspective?

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In first-person perspective, the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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What is the third-person omniscient perspective?

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In third-person omniscient perspective, the narrator knows all characters' thoughts and feelings and can provide insights into multiple perspectives.

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What is the third-person limited perspective?

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In third-person limited perspective, the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is an example of a literary work written in first-person perspective?

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An example is 'Born a Crime' by Trevor Noah.