Analyzing Point of View and Perspective Flashcard

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What is the definition of point of view?

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The narrator's position in relation to a story being told.

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What is the point of view in the passage: 'We are not as close as we once were, at least not since the thing happened. We were sitting in science class when I decided to look at her notebook. I noticed that she wasn't taking notes.'?

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First-Person

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What is the definition of a narrator?

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The speaker within a text.

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What is the point of view in the passage: 'When I went to the store, I witnessed a girl crying on the street and I took a closer look and saw it was my friend. I walked to where she was and asked her what was wrong. She said, 'Family problems.' Being a good friend, I told her to call me later if she wanted to talk about it.'?

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First-Person

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What is the point of view in the passage: 'Jessie had felt sad all day. Jessie thought and thought about his situation and he thought to himself, I need to get myself together. Maria came in the door and asked what was wrong. He told her. Maria frowned. She felt as if she were being abandoned by everyone.'?

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Third-Person Omniscient

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

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First-person uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the narrator's perspective; third-person uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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What is second-person point of view?

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A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What does it mean for a narrator to be unreliable?

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An unreliable narrator is one whose credibility is compromised, leading to a distorted or biased interpretation of events.

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What is the significance of point of view in storytelling?

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Point of view shapes the reader's understanding and emotional connection to the characters and events.

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How can a change in point of view affect a story?

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A change in point of view can alter the reader's perception of characters, events, and the overall message of the story.