Identifying Narrators in Literature

The video tutorial teaches how to identify the narrator of a story by examining the language used. It explains the difference between first-person and third-person narration, providing examples of language cues. The lesson uses 'A Dog's Tale' to demonstrate how to determine the narrator's perspective, concluding that the story is told from a dog's viewpoint. The tutorial emphasizes pausing to ask who is telling the story and how one knows, reinforcing the learning process.

What is the first step in identifying who is telling a story?

• Identifying the main character

• Reading the entire story

• Asking who is telling the story

• Looking for dialogue

Which pronouns are typically used in first-person narration?

• I or Me

• You or Your

• He or She

• They or Them

In first-person narration, who is usually telling the story?

• The author

• An outside narrator

• The main character

• A secondary character

Which pronouns are typically used in third-person narration?

• I or Me

• You or Your

• We or Us

• He or She

In third-person narration, who is usually telling the story?

• A secondary character

• The author

• The main character

• An outside narrator

What clue in 'A Dog's Tale' suggests the story is told from a dog's perspective?

• The use of 'he' and 'she'

• The use of 'they' and 'them'

• The mention of being sold

• The description of a human family

What is the significance of the Saint Bernard and Collie description in 'A Dog's Tale'?

• It introduces a new character

• It reveals the narrator's perspective

• It indicates the dog's breed

• It describes the setting

What should you do after beginning a new passage to identify the narrator?

• Look for dialogue

• Pause and ask who is telling the story

• Identify the main character

• Read the entire passage

What question should you ask to confirm your understanding of the narrator?

• What is the setting?

• Who is the main character?

• What is the plot?

• How do I know who is telling the story?

What is the final step in identifying the narrator of a story?

• Reading the conclusion

• Identifying the main character

• Asking how you know who is telling the story

• Summarizing the plot