Understanding Narrative Point of View

The video tutorial guides students on how to establish a point of view in a narrative response. It begins with an introduction to the concept and outlines the steps involved in orienting the reader by establishing a narrator's perspective. The tutorial reviews a specific writing assignment, focusing on writing from the perspective of a character with keen eyes. It emphasizes the importance of supporting characters in providing different perspectives and shaping the story. The tutorial also includes planning the narrative using a story mountain and concludes with the next steps in the writing process.

What is the primary focus of the lesson on establishing point of view?

• To learn how to write dialogue

• To understand the writing process

• To orient the reader by establishing point of view

• To analyze the main character

What is the role of transitions in the narrative?

• To end the story

• To confuse the reader

• To show relationships among events

• To introduce new characters

Why is it important to use supporting characters to illustrate point of view?

• They simplify the plot

• They provide comic relief

• They are the main focus of the story

• They offer different perspectives

Why is it important to ask why a character's point of view is significant?

• To create a conflict

• To decide the story's setting

• To understand the character's role

• To determine the main plot

What is the significance of the man with the keen eyes in the story?

• He is the main character

• He is the antagonist

• He provides a unique perspective

• He is a minor character with no impact

What does the man with the keen eyes notice about Mrs. Summers?

• She is different from others

• She is very talkative

• She is the antagonist

• She is the main character

How does the man with the keen eyes contribute to the narrative?

• By solving the main conflict

• By adding humor to the story

• By being the main character

• By providing background details

What is the purpose of using a story mountain in planning the narrative?

• To create a visual representation of the plot

• To list all characters

• To write the dialogue

• To summarize the story

How does the man's point of view help in understanding Mrs. Summers?

• By making her the main character

• By highlighting her uniqueness

• By revealing her inner thoughts

• By showing her as the antagonist

What is the final step in establishing point of view in a narrative?

• Publishing the narrative

• Re-reading the text

• Jotting down ideas on the story mountain

• Drafting the story