Literary Analysis Workshop Unit Two Point of View: Key Term The perspective from which a story is told is called point of view. The voice that tells.

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Literary Analysis Workshop Unit Two

Point of View: Key Term The perspective from which a story is told is called point of view. The voice that tells the story is called the narrator.

First-Person Point of View: 1. A first-person point of view means the narrator is a character in the story.

First-Person Point of View: 2. Some pronoun clues to this point of view: I or me

First-Person Point of View: 3. Limitations of first-person narrator: No direct access to the thoughts and feelings of other characters Understanding of a character is limited to what the narrator reveals

First-Person Point of View: 4. Image or memory cue: STORY

First-Person Point of View: 5. A first-person narrator can present his or her own thoughts and feelings.

First-Person Point of View: 6. I want to remember that… The story seems real, almost as if the narrator were talking to you. Hello BHS

Third-Person Point of View: 1. A third-person point of view means that the narrator is not a character in the story.

Third-Person Point of View: 2. Some pronoun clues to this point of view: he, she, they, their

Third-Person Point of View: 3. Limitations of a third-person narrator: Not connected to the characters - story is told in a less personal way May focus on the thoughts and feelings of one character

Third-Person Point of View: 4. Image or memory cue: STORY

Third-Person Point of View: 5. A third-person narrator can Be an identifiable person or merely a voice. Be omniscient if he or she knows all the characters’ thoughts and feelings. Go Bees!

Third-Person Point of View: 6. I want to remember that… You will learn more about characters and events than if the story were told by a first-person narrator.

Character Traits and Motivation Key Term Athletic, shy, arrogant, and wise are examples of character traits. Revealing a character indirectly is called characterization. This means a writer shows you a character without telling you what kind of person he or she is.

Methods of Characterization Physical Appearance Descriptions of the character’s… Gestures Clothing Physical characteristics Body language and facial expressions Mannerisms

Methods of Characterization Example - Physical Appearance If a character is always smiling and making eye contact with others, you might infer that she is warm or friendly.

Methods of Characterization Speech, Thoughts, and Actions Presentation of the character’s… Tastes Speech patterns Habits Talents and abilities Interaction with others Hello Howdy!

Methods of Characterization Example- Speech, Thoughts, and Actions You might infer that a character who repeatedly misses softball practice without telling the coach is irresponsible or unreliable.

Methods of Characterization Other Characters Presentation of other characters’… Reactions to the character Relationships with a character Impression of the character’s reputation

Methods of Characterization Example- Other Characters If people often confide their troubles to a character, you might conclude that he is trustworthy.