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Narrator’s Point of View

Narrator’s Point of View. Characterization and Perspective. Who’s perspective are we looking at?. Point of view – the perspective from which a story is told Determines what you learn about the characters and events. Narrator. The voice that tells they story

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Narrator’s Point of View

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  1. Narrator’s Point of View Characterization and Perspective

  2. Who’s perspective are we looking at? • Point of view – the perspective from which a story is told • Determines what you learn about the characters and events

  3. Narrator • The voice that tells they story • The type of perspective or point of view affects the choice of narrator • First-person point of view • Third-person point of view

  4. First-person POV • A main or minor character in the story • Refers to himself as I or me • Tells their own thoughts and emotions • Does not have access to the thoughts and feelings of other characters • Tells the story from the inside looking out

  5. Third-Person POV • Not a character in the story • Just a voice that tells the story • Omniscient – knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters • Limited view – when a third-person narrator focuses on the thoughts of one person

  6. How does first-person affect the reader? • Limits the reader’s understanding of the characters • The reader only knows what the narrator reveals to them • The narrator’s perspective might be biased and untrustworthy • Makes the story more real

  7. What about the third-person POV? • Usually does not focus on one specific character • The perspective is less biased and a little more trustworthy • Story is told in a less personal way

  8. Character Traits • Qualities shown by characters • Traits can be revealed directly or indirectly • The author usually shows you a character’s traits instead of telling you

  9. Methods of Characterization • Physical appearance • Speech, thoughts, and actions • Other characters

  10. Physical Appearance • Descriptions of the characters • Physical characteristics • Clothing • Body language and facial expressions • Gestures and mannerisms • Example • You might describe someone as tall and dark

  11. Speech, thoughts, and actions • Speech patterns • Habits and tastes • Talents and abilities • Interaction with others • Example • If a character speaks very quietly, you might describe them as timid

  12. Other Characters • Reactions to the character • Relationship with the character • Impression of the character’s reputation • Traits that contrast with the character’s traits • Example • If people are always telling their secrets to a character, you might describe them as trustworthy

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