Understanding Narrative Perspective and Voice

The video tutorial explains the concept of narrative voice, focusing on the choices a writer makes regarding the narrator's perspective. It discusses the differences between first and third person perspectives, highlighting the pronouns used in each. The tutorial also provides guidelines for analyzing narrative voice, including questions about the narrator's reliability and the author's intent.

What is the primary decision a writer must make about the narrator?

• The narrator's favorite color

• The narrator's occupation

• Whether the narrator is a character or an observer

• The narrator's age

What is the role of the narrator in a story?

• To write the author's biography

• To design the book cover

• To tell the story

• To provide background music

Which pronoun is commonly used in a first-person narrative?

• They

• I

• She

• He

In a first-person narrative, what do we gain access to?

• The narrator's dreams

• The narrator's favorite food

• The narrator's bank account

• The narrator's inner thoughts

Which perspective uses 'we' and 'our'?

• Fourth-person

• Second-person

• Third-person

• First-person

Which pronoun is NOT typically used in third-person narrative?

• He

• She

• They

• I

What is a characteristic of third-person limited perspective?

• Narrator is always unreliable

• Narrator is a character in the story

• Focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character

• Narrator uses 'I' and 'me'

What is a common feature of third-person omniscient perspective?

• Narrator knows all characters' thoughts

• Narrator is always unreliable

• Narrator is a character in the story

• Narrator uses 'I' and 'me'

Which pronoun is used in second-person narrative?

• You

• They

• He

• She

What should you check to identify the narrative voice?

• The narrator's hobbies

• The narrator's favorite book

• The pronouns used

• The narrator's clothing