Understanding Literary Perspectives and Voices

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What is the main idea in a text?

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The central point or message in a text.

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What does reliability refer to in a narrative context?

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The degree to which the narrator can be trusted.

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What is a first person narrator?

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A narrator who speaks using 'I' or 'we' and provides a personal perspective.

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What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?

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Point of view (first person, second person, third person).

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What is a claim in literary analysis?

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A statement or assertion that presents a specific idea, opinion, or argument, which can be supported with evidence and reasoning.

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What is the difference between a theme and a claim?

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A theme is a central topic or idea in a text, while a claim is a specific assertion that can be argued or supported.

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What is the role of the narrator in a story?

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The narrator conveys the story to the audience, providing perspective and insight into characters and events.

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What is an unreliable narrator?

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A narrator whose credibility is compromised, leading to a distorted or biased portrayal of events.

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What does 'point of view' influence in a narrative?

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It influences how the story is perceived and understood by the reader.

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What is the significance of tone in literature?

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Tone conveys the author's attitude toward the subject and affects the reader's emotional response.