Narrative Perspectives and Techniques

The video explores different narrative perspectives in young adult (YA) fiction, focusing on first-person, third-person, and second-person narratives. It discusses the prevalence of first-person narratives in YA fiction and the challenges they present, such as limited perspective in expansive storylines like 'The Hunger Games.' The speaker advocates for more third-person narratives, citing their ability to provide broader scope and multiple viewpoints. Second-person narratives are considered challenging and experimental. The speaker shares personal experiences and advice on writing, emphasizing the importance of developing a strong narrative voice and considering the reader's perspective.

What is the most common narrative perspective in young adult fiction?

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person omniscient

• Third-person limited

What challenge did the author face with their third-person narrative books?

• Writing dialogue

• Creating a plot

• Developing characters

• Finding a publisher

How does third-person close differ from third-person omniscient?

• It provides a god-like perspective

• It is written in first-person

• It stays within a character's point of view

• It uses multiple narrators

What limitation does the first-person narrative have in a series like Hunger Games?

• It limits the world-building

• It confuses the reader

• It requires multiple narrators

• It makes the plot predictable

Why is second-person narrative considered challenging for novel writing?

• It is too common

• It can be distracting

• It requires multiple perspectives

• It is too simple

What is a recommended starting point for new writers?

• Omniscient perspective

• Second-person narrative

• Experimental writing

• First or third-person narrative

What motivates the author to write?

• To experiment with styles

• To have readers

• To win awards

• To write in solitude

Why might an author choose an unreliable narrator?

• To confuse the reader

• To create suspense

• To avoid character development

• To simplify the plot