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Narrative Perspective

The viewpoint from which a story is narrated, influencing readers' understanding.

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Narrative perspective is a crucial element in literature that determines how a story is told and how readers connect with it. By understanding different perspectives, such as first-person, second-person, and third-person, readers can appreciate the nuances of storytelling. Each perspective offers un...

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Key Terms

First-person
A narrative mode where the story is told from the perspective of a character using 'I'.

Example: I walked to the store, feeling the cool breeze.

Third-person
A narrative mode where the story is told from an outside perspective using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

Example: She walked to the store, feeling the cool breeze.

Second-person
A narrative mode that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

Example: You walk to the store, feeling the cool breeze.

Omniscient
A third-person perspective where the narrator knows all thoughts and feelings of characters.

Example: He felt happy, while she was filled with doubt.

Limited perspective
A narrative style that only reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character.

Example: He thought he was right, but she disagreed.

Narrative distance
The emotional and physical distance between the narrator and the characters.

Example: Close narrative distance allows readers to feel the character's emotions deeply.

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Key Concepts

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