Understanding Literary Perspectives and Voices

A statement or assertion that presents a specific idea, opinion or argument, which can be supported with evidence and reasoning.

• Claim

• Theme

• Context

• Argument

The underlying message or big idea in a literary work.

• Claim

• Theme

• Context

• Argument

The person who writes the text, distinct from the narrator or speaker.

• Speaker

• Author

• Narrator

• Point of view

(a)   is information or details used to support an argument or idea.

Based on personal feelings or opinions.

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Tone

• subjectivity

The voice speaking in a poem or text, distinct from the author.

• Speaker

• Author

• Narrator

• Point of View

(a)   appeals to logic and reason in an argument.

Choices: ethos, logos, or pathos

(a)   appeals to credibility or ethics in an argument.

Choices: Ethos, Logos, or Pathos

A character's or narrator's outlook or position.

• Third person omniscient

• THird person limited

• Perspective

• Bias

A position or claim supported by evidence.

• Claim

• Theme

• Context

• Argument