How Malcolm Learned to Read
The corridor light is described as squeezing past the guards “like a disobedient child.” This is an example of..
simile
What is the definition of 'perspective?'
The author's opinion, feeling or belief on a particular topic.
What is first person pov?
the narrator is a character within the story, directly recounting events using personal pronouns like "I," "me," "my," and "we".
Maya stared at the dark hallway. She felt her heart pound in her chest. She wanted to turn back, but she knew her little brother was waiting for her. Taking a deep breath, she stepped forward, hoping she was brave enough.
3rd person limited
Why did Malcolm copy every word from the dictionary?
To educate and transform himself
What does a subjective perspective mean?
It means you are NOT neutral and you have already agreed or disagreed with the author, even if you haven't finished reading the passage.
Bonus: it's based more on feelings rather than facts.
what is second person pov?
when the narrator is speaking directly to the audience. Uses 'you' and 'your'
breaking the 4th wall
Jordan crossed his fingers as he waited for his test results. He was sure he had failed. Across the room, his friend Elena smiled confidently. She felt certain she had done well. Neither of them knew the teacher had a surprise planned.
3rd person omniscient
The passage begins by describing Malcolm using which point of view?
3rd person
What does an objective perspective mean?
neutral, fact based standpoint
what is third person pov?
when the narrator is not a character in the story but is telling it from an outside perspective.
Marcus walked into the classroom and dropped his backpack on the floor. He looked at the clock and tapped his foot. When the bell rang, he quickly opened his notebook and picked up his pencil.
3rd person limited
When the speaker says, “Malcolm, I, too, have tried…,” the point of view shifts to:
1st
What does bias mean?
when someone's unique viewpoint is influenced by their background and experiences- limits their understanding, leading to one-sided or subjective interpretations of events.
What is the difference between limited and omniscient pov?
limited is when the narrator is limited to knowing the thoughts of just one character.
Omniscient is when the narrator knows the thoughts of ALLLLLLL characters.
“Are you coming or not?” Jake asked.
I looked at the tall diving board and swallowed. “I’m thinking about it,” I said, even though my legs were shaking.
“You’ve done this before,” he laughed.
first person
How would you describe the narrator’s perspective toward Malcolm? (think of character traits)
admiring, reflective, compatible, empathetic
What is interpretation?
a way of explaining something or understanding something
Curse that Jessica! the Reverend Mother thought. If only she'd borne us a girl as she was ordered to do!
Jessica stopped three paces from the chair, dropped a small curtsy, a gentle flick of left hand along the line of her skirt. Paul gave the short bow his dancing master had taught—the one used "when in doubt of another's station."
The nuances of Paul's greeting were not lost on the Reverend Mother. She said: "He's a cautious one, Jessica."
Jessica's hand went to Paul's shoulder, tightened there. For a heartbeat, fear pulsed through her palm. Then she had herself under control. "Thus he has been taught, Your Reverence."
What does she fear? Paul wondered.
3rd person omniscient
You step into the dark cave and shine your flashlight ahead. The air feels cold against your skin. You hear a strange noise behind you, and your heart starts to race. Do you turn around, or do you keep walking?
2nd