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Which of the following best describes the role of the narrator in a story?
Which of the following best describes the role of the narrator in a story?
- The historical or cultural setting of the story.
- The person or entity telling the story. (correct)
- The emotional atmosphere created by the author's word choice.
- The underlying message the author is trying to convey.
How does 'perspective' differ from 'point of view' in storytelling?
How does 'perspective' differ from 'point of view' in storytelling?
- Point of view is the emotional tone, while perspective is the narrator.
- Point of view is the type of narrator (first/third person), while perspective is how characters view the world. (correct)
- Point of view is the central conflict, while perspective is how it resolves.
- Point of view refers to the narrator, while perspective is the setting.
In what way does context contribute to a reader's understanding of a story?
In what way does context contribute to a reader's understanding of a story?
- It dictates the use of figurative language and symbolism.
- It outlines the plot structure and character relationships.
- It provides necessary background information about the setting and events. (correct)
- It primarily establishes the moral of the story.
If a character's decisions are heavily swayed by another character, what literary element is at play?
If a character's decisions are heavily swayed by another character, what literary element is at play?
What indicates that a story is being told from a first-person point of view?
What indicates that a story is being told from a first-person point of view?
How might a character's perspective differ from the narrator's perspective in the same story?
How might a character's perspective differ from the narrator's perspective in the same story?
What implications might arise if a reader lacks understanding of the context in which a story is set?
What implications might arise if a reader lacks understanding of the context in which a story is set?
When something is described as 'distinct,' which of the following is true?
When something is described as 'distinct,' which of the following is true?
How does an unreliable narrator affect a story's point of view and the reader's understanding?
How does an unreliable narrator affect a story's point of view and the reader's understanding?
Which scenario is the best example of 'influence' in a story?
Which scenario is the best example of 'influence' in a story?
Consider two characters: one raised in poverty and the other in wealth. How might their distinct backgrounds affect their perspectives within the story?
Consider two characters: one raised in poverty and the other in wealth. How might their distinct backgrounds affect their perspectives within the story?
In a story with an omniscient narrator, what is the extent of the narrator's knowledge?
In a story with an omniscient narrator, what is the extent of the narrator's knowledge?
If a story is set during World War II, what kind of information would be useful as context for understanding the characters' actions and motivations?
If a story is set during World War II, what kind of information would be useful as context for understanding the characters' actions and motivations?
How does the choice of narrator influence the reader's experience of a story?
How does the choice of narrator influence the reader's experience of a story?
How can authors create a distinct voice for a narrator?
How can authors create a distinct voice for a narrator?
What is the relationship between 'point of view' and 'narrator' in a story?
What is the relationship between 'point of view' and 'narrator' in a story?
How does understanding the context of a historical event enhance one's reading of a related novel?
How does understanding the context of a historical event enhance one's reading of a related novel?
An author writes multiple books with similar themes, but each has a distinct narrator with a different background. What effect does this have on each story?
An author writes multiple books with similar themes, but each has a distinct narrator with a different background. What effect does this have on each story?
How does the 'perspective' of a character shape their actions?
How does the 'perspective' of a character shape their actions?
What is the significance of understanding the various types of 'influence' that affect a character?
What is the significance of understanding the various types of 'influence' that affect a character?
Flashcards
Point of view
Point of view
The type of narrator telling the story (first or third person).
Perspective
Perspective
How narrators or characters see and think about the world.
Influence
Influence
Something that has an effect on a narrator or character.
Narrator
Narrator
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Context
Context
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Distinct
Distinct
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Study Notes
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Point of View:
- Refers to the type of narrator in a story (e.g., first or third person).
- In first-person, the narrator uses "I."
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Perspective:
- How narrators or characters see and think about the world.
- Example: A story told from a young woman in the nineteenth century.
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Influence:
- Something that has an effect on a narrator or character.
- Parents can have influence on their children.
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Narrator:
- The person or animal telling a story.
- The narrator of Anne of Green Gables is outside the story.
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Context:
- Background information about the setting and events in a story.
- Understanding the context makes a story easier to understand.
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Distinct:
- Different from others of its kind.
- Every person’s perspective is distinct and unique.
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