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Could you tell or narrate the life story of others, e.g., your mother, best friend, etc.?
Could you tell or narrate the life story of others, e.g., your mother, best friend, etc.?
yes
How many characters are talking in the excerpt?
How many characters are talking in the excerpt?
three
In narrating a story, is it possible for you to tell your own experiences?
In narrating a story, is it possible for you to tell your own experiences?
yes
In the excerpt taken from How My Brother Leon Brought Home, who is narrating the story?
In the excerpt taken from How My Brother Leon Brought Home, who is narrating the story?
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How did you know that the story is being told by Baldo, the brother of Leon?
How did you know that the story is being told by Baldo, the brother of Leon?
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What type of point of view was used by the author in the story?
What type of point of view was used by the author in the story?
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Why do you think Manuel E. Arguilla told the story through the point of view of a boy?
Why do you think Manuel E. Arguilla told the story through the point of view of a boy?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of first-person POV?
Which of the following is a characteristic of first-person POV?
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What is point of view (POV)?
What is point of view (POV)?
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What does third-person limited POV provide?
What does third-person limited POV provide?
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What is the main feature of third-person omniscient POV?
What is the main feature of third-person omniscient POV?
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Study Notes
Point of View (POV)
- Refers to the perspective from which a story is told
- Identified by the pronoun the narrator uses to recount events
The 4 Types of Point of View
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First-Person: The narrator is a character in the story who uses the pronoun “I” or “we.”
- Narrator tells a story from their own perspective
- Example: “I watched the smoke waver faintly upward from the lighted end of my brother’s cigarette. I could feel the warmth of her hand as she held mine.”
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Second-Person: Uses the pronoun “you.”
- The second person may be a specific fictional character, the reader of the story, or the narrator himself or herself.
- Example: “You watch as Maria steps out of the cart, her eyes scanning the unfamiliar surroundings. You feel a mix of curiosity and apprehension as you wonder how she will react to your rural home.”
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Third-Person Limited: The narrator describes only events from the perspective and understanding of one, or sometimes, a select few characters.
- The narrator does not see everything; only tells what the character sees, thinks, and feels.
- Example: "Sarah glanced nervously at the clock on the wall. She had been waiting for over an hour, and her anxiety was growing with each passing minute. She wondered if he had forgotten their meeting or if something had happened to him."
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Third-Person Omniscient: The narrator knows the motive, feelings, and background of any or more than one character.
- Example: “As the sun set over the bustling city, John felt a sense of relief wash over him. He had finally finished his project and could now relax. Meanwhile, across town, Emily was pacing her apartment, worried about the upcoming presentation. She had always been confident, but this time, something felt off. Little did they know, their paths would cross the next day in the most unexpected way. The city, unaware of the intertwining fates of its inhabitants, continued its relentless pace, indifferent to the individual struggles and triumphs within its bounds.”
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This quiz explores the various types of point of view in storytelling, focusing on how perspective influences narrative. You'll learn about first-person, second-person, and third-person limited perspectives, along with examples that illustrate each type. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of narrative techniques!
