Point of View

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What is a NARRATOR?

Back

The person telling the story.

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What does THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT mean?

Back

It is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of more than one character.

Front

Who is the AUTHOR?

Back

The person who wrote the story.

Front

What does THIRD PERSON LIMITED mean?

Back

It is when the author reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character.

Front

True or False: Students should use ONLY the dialogue in the story to identify its point of view.

Back

False.

Front

What is the difference between FIRST PERSON and THIRD PERSON point of view?

Back

First person uses 'I' or 'we', while third person uses 'he', 'she', 'they'.

Front

What is an example of FIRST PERSON point of view?

Back

'I walked to the store and saw my friend.'

Front

What is an example of THIRD PERSON point of view?

Back

'She walked to the store and saw her friend.'

Front

What is a flat character?

Back

A character that does not undergo significant change or growth in the story.

Front

What is a round character?

Back

A character that is complex and undergoes development throughout the story.