Narrative Perspectives in Literature Quiz

20 Questions

What term is often used interchangeably with narrator in literature?

Point of view

What is the difference between narrative perspective and narrative voice?

Narrative perspective focuses on perception of events, while narrative voice is about language use

What determines the point of view of a story?

The type of narrator

What type of narrator does 'Fahrenheit 451' use?

Third-person limited

What does a third-person limited narrator do?

Relates the thoughts and feelings of one character

What can a third-person omniscient narrator do?

Relate what every character is thinking, feeling, and doing

Which book uses an omniscient narrator that knows what human and animal characters are thinking?

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Which type of narrator can make the reader the protagonist of the story?

Second-person

Which type of narrator can provide an unbiased view of the story's events without delving into the characters' inner thoughts or feelings?

Third-person objective

Which type of narrator uses 'I' and tells the story from their own perspective, providing a limited point of view?

First-person

Which of the following best describes the character voice in the excerpt from The Martian?

The tone is light-hearted and casual, spoken in first-person perspective, with a slight edge and possessiveness regarding the story.

What effect does the lack of punctuation in the excerpt from Where the Wild Things Are have on the reader?

It generates an overwhelming sensation by which the reader is exposed to a barrage of stimuli.

What does the authorial voice example from 'The Road Less Taken' demonstrate?

Action, as the narrator is presented with a choice between two paths, picks one, and continues to describe the ensuing events.

What distinguishes the character voice in the excerpt from The Martian from the authorial voice in Where the Wild Things Are?

The character voice is spoken in first-person perspective with a possessive tone, while the authorial voice uses repetitive adjectives and lack of punctuation for overwhelming effect.

What does the lack of distinct characterization in 'The Road Less Taken' suggest about the voice in the poem?

It showcases a voice that is simultaneously character and authorial, demonstrating action and decision-making.

In the excerpt from The Martian, the narrator's unwillingness to divulge certain information suggests that:

the character voice creates a possessiveness regarding the story.

The lack of distinct characterization in 'The Road Less Taken' suggests that the poem's voice is:

simultaneously character and authorial.

The run-on sentence and lack of punctuation in the excerpt from Where the Wild Things Are serve to:

generate an overwhelming sensation for the reader.

The abrupt ending of the story in Where the Wild Things Are demonstrates the authorial voice's emphasis on:

pacing and character insight.

The excerpt from Robert Frost's 'The Road Less Taken' demonstrates that the narrator's voice is:

present within the story despite lacking distinct characterization.

Study Notes

Types of Narrators in Literature

There are three main types of narrators: first-person, second-person, and third-person.
The choice of narrator affects how the story is told and perceived by the reader.
The type of narrator can be determined by the pronouns used in the narration.
First-person narrators use "I" and tell the story from their own perspective, providing a limited point of view.
First-person narrators can sometimes be unreliable, as they may not have a complete understanding of events or may manipulate information.
Second-person narrators use "you" to make the reader the protagonist of the story, which is less common in literature.
Third-person narrators use "he", "she", and "they" and can be objective, subjective, limited, or omniscient.
Third-person objective narrators provide an unbiased view of the story's events without delving into the characters' inner thoughts or feelings.
Third-person subjective narrators do understand and relate the feelings of at least one character in the story.
Examples of first-person narrators include Scout Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and a second-person narrator in "Bright Lights, Big City".
An example of a third-person objective narrator is in the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, while "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding uses a third-person subjective narrator.
The choice of narrator is crucial in shaping the reader's experience of the story.

Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the different types of narrators in literature. Explore the distinctions between first-person, second-person, and third-person narrators and how they impact storytelling. From understanding pronoun usage to recognizing examples in famous literary works, this quiz will deepen your understanding of narrative perspectives in literature.

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