Exploring the Elements of Perspective

Ms. Kepley explains perspective as a character's interpretation of events based on personal experiences. She outlines eight factors influencing perspective: personality, lifestyle, cultural background, gender, age, personal experiences, spirituality, and education. The video discusses how authors portray perspective through first-person narration, omniscient narration, and dialogue. It distinguishes perspective from point of view, emphasizing that perspective is about experiencing events, while point of view is about who tells the story. The video concludes with resources for further practice.

What is perspective primarily based on?

• The author's personal experiences

• The reader's interpretation

• The narrator's personal experiences and background

• The character's dialogue

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How many factors influence a character's perspective?

• Six

• Seven

• Five

• Eight

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Which factor is NOT listed as influencing perspective?

• Spirituality

• Education

• Age

• Wealth

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What is the first method authors use to portray perspective?

• Omniscient narration

• Dialogue

• Second person narration

• First person narration

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What does omniscient narration allow the reader to understand?

• The narrative structure

• Only the protagonist's perspective

• Each character's thoughts, feelings, and actions

• The author's personal views

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How does dialogue help in portraying perspective?

• By showing the author's skill

• By revealing the plot

• By illustrating characters' viewpoints

• By describing the setting

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Can the same event be perceived differently by characters?

• Only if the author allows it

• Only in first person narration

• No, all characters see events the same way

• Yes, based on their perspective

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Which is NOT a format of narration mentioned?

• First person

• Second person

• Fourth person

• Third person

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Why do authors choose a specific point of view?

• To focus on the setting

• To make the story longer

• As a technical choice to tell the story

• To confuse the reader

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What is the main difference between perspective and point of view?

• Perspective is about how characters experience events, while point of view is about who is telling the story

• There is no difference; they are the same

• Point of view is a technical choice, while perspective is not

• Perspective is about who is telling the story, while point of view is about how the story is told

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