Point of View
What is first-person point of view?
The narrator is a character in the story and uses “I” or “me” to tell the story.
What is the central idea of a story?
It is the main point or most important message that the author wants to convey.
What is the theme of a story?
The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the story conveys, often about life or human nature.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as,” saying one thing is another.
What is a simile?
A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.”
In a first-person narrative, whose thoughts and feelings does the reader know?
The reader only knows the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.
How do supporting details help develop the central idea?
Supporting details provide evidence or examples that explain or prove the central idea.
True or False: A story can have more than one theme.
True.
Identify the metaphor: “The classroom was a zoo.”
"The classroom was a zoo."
Identify the simile: “Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
"As bright as the sun."
How does first-person point of view affect the way a story is told?
It gives the reader insight into the narrator’s personal thoughts and feelings but limits the view of other characters.
If a story is about a family moving to a new house and adjusting, what might the central idea be?
Adjusting to change can be difficult, but it often brings new opportunities.
What might be a common theme in a story about friendship?
True friendship is built on trust and understanding.
What is personification?
Personification gives human qualities to non-human things or animals.
Create a simile to describe someone who runs fast.
“He ran as fast as a cheetah.”
How is a third-person limited point of view different from first-person?
In third-person limited, the narrator is not a character in the story but can still reveal the thoughts and feelings of one character.
In a story about teamwork, what could be the central idea?
Working together can help achieve goals that are impossible alone.
How does a character’s actions help reveal the theme of a story?
A character’s actions show how they respond to challenges, which helps convey the message or lesson of the story.
Identify the personification: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
"The wind whispered."
Identify the simile: “The clouds moved across the sky like fluffy cotton balls.”
"Like fluffy cotton balls."
What is the main difference between first-person and third-person omniscient narration?
First-person narration is told from the perspective of a character, while third-person omniscient gives insight into the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
What central idea might be found in a story where a character learns from their mistakes?
Mistakes are valuable learning opportunities that help us grow.
What theme might you find in a story about a character overcoming fear?
Facing fears can lead to personal growth and new experiences.
How does personification make a story more engaging?
It brings non-human things to life, making descriptions more vivid and helping readers connect emotionally.
Why do authors use similes in their writing?
To create vivid images and help readers understand something by comparing it to something familiar.