Narrator and Narrative Perspective in Literature

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What is a key characteristic of a first-person narrator?

Uses first-person pronouns like 'I' (correct)

Provides an objective view of events

Uses third-person pronouns

Tells the story from multiple characters' perspectives

In 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' why is Scout Finch considered an unreliable narrator?

She intentionally deceives the reader

She relates rumors and gossip from her own perspective (correct)

Her story lacks any emotional depth

Her narrative is entirely factual and unbiased

Which type of narrator makes the reader the protagonist of the story?

Second-person narrator (correct)

Objective narrator

First-person narrator

Third-person omniscient narrator

What does a third-person omniscient narrator have that a first-person narrator lacks?

Knowledge of all characters' thoughts and actions Signup and view all the answers

How can readers identify a third-person narrator?

By using third-person pronouns such as 'he' or 'she' Signup and view all the answers

What term is often used interchangeably with 'narrator' in literature?

Point of view Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative perspective focus on?

Perception of events in the story Signup and view all the answers

How can you determine the narrative perspective of a story?

By identifying the type of narrator Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of storytelling does narrative voice refer to?

The writer's or narrator's style of speaking Signup and view all the answers

What determines the point of view in a story?

The type of narrator Signup and view all the answers

What type of narrator is used in the short story 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson?

Third-person objective narrator Signup and view all the answers

Which book uses a third-person subjective narrator according to the text?

'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding Signup and view all the answers

In which book does the narrator only relate the thoughts and feelings of one character?

'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury Signup and view all the answers

What does an omniscient narrator have the ability to do?

Relate the thoughts and feelings of all characters Signup and view all the answers

Which type of narrator can jump from character to character and tell inner details about each?

Third-person omniscient narrator Signup and view all the answers

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