This document discusses different perspectives that can be important for understanding a story. It explains that the narrator's point of view influences a reader's understanding of characters and events. The narrator may be a first-person character in the story, a third-person limited observer of one character's thoughts, or an omniscient third-person observer who knows all characters' perspectives. Examples are given of each type of narration.

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12. 1 a way of looking at or thinking about something <whether she was being
rude or candid is all a matter of perspective> Synonyms angle, eye view,
outlook, shoes, slant, standpoint, vantage point, viewpoint
Related Words interpretation, spin; belief, conviction, eye, feeling,
judgment (or judgement), mind, mind-set, notion, opinion, perception,
persuasion, sentiment, verdict, view; impression, take
Phrases frame of reference, point of view
2 all that can be seen from a certain point <the perspective from the hotel
balcony was dominated by the lake and mountains> Synonyms command,
lookout, outlook, panorama, perspective, prospect, vista
Related Words landscape, scene, scenery; ken, sight; visual field
Perspective

13. Why would
perspective be
important to
understanding a
story?
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14. The vantage point from which a story
is told- can affect your understanding
of characters and events. Point of veiw
is created by a writer’s choice of
narrator, the voice that tells the story.
The narrator may be a character in the
story or an outside observer.
Point ofView

15. The narrator
*is a main character in the story
*uses the pronouns I and me
*shares his or her subjective, or personal ,
view of other characters and events
*doesn’t know the thoughts, feelings, and
opinions of other characters
First -person

16. Nervously, I eyed Gwen, my
competition in the election, and
flashed her a gracious smile. Believe
me- I wasn’t feeling very gracious.
After Gwen began her speech, I
relaxed. What kind of campaign
speech is that? I thought.There’s no
way I’ll lose now!
First Person Example

17. The narrator
*is not a character in the story
but an outside observer
*zooms in on the thought,
feelings, and opinions of one
character
Third- Person Limited

18. Devin had trouble wiping the smile off
his face as he listened to Gwen fumble
through her speech. For a brief
moment, he felt a wave of sympathy
for Gwen.Then Devin forgot about his
opponent and started planning his
acceptance speech in his head.
Third Person Limited Example

19. The narrator
*is not a character in the story but an
outside observer whose observations
can be objective, or unbiased
*is “all knowing” – that is, he or she
has access to the thoughts, feelings,
and opinions of all the characters
Third- Person Omniscient

20. Feeling confident and superior,
Devin gave his opponent, Gwen, a
genuine smile as she walked past him.
Though Gwen returned Devin’s
smile, she was suspicious of his
kindness. He’s probably gloating over
my mistakes, Gwen thought angrily.
Third-Person Omniscient Example