Who's Talking
If a story uses the words “I” and “me,” who is telling the story?
The narrator, in first person
Which word in this sentence shows it’s first-person POV?
“I ran as fast as I could to catch the bus.”
The word “she” shows it’s 3rd person.
If the story of Little Red Riding Hood were told by the Wolf, how might it sound different?
The Wolf might try to explain, or justify, his actions or make himself the hero instead of the villain.
“I opened the book and began to read.” – First or third person?
First person.
Why is it important to know who’s telling the story?
Because the narrator’s point of view shapes how we understand events and characters.
In Seedfolks, if Anna tells the story herself, what point of view is it?
First Person
What word in this passage tells you the narrator is speaking directly to the reader?
“You”.
Why might a story told by a villain feel different than if it’s told by a hero?
Because the villain’s POV can make the reader see events from a very different perspective and possibly feel sympathy or doubt.
"They couldn’t believe the storm had come so suddenly.” – First or third?
Third person.
How can the narrator’s point of view change the reader’s feelings about a character?
It can make us sympathize with them, dislike them, or see them in a certain light depending on what’s shared.
If the narrator knows everyone’s thoughts and feelings, what type of third-person POV is it?
Third-Person omnicient
Why does the word “we” sometimes make a story feel more personal?
Because it makes the reader feel included, like they’re part of the story.
Rewrite this in first person:
“She walked quickly to the store, hoping to buy the last loaf of bread.”
“I walked quickly to the store, hoping to buy the last loaf of bread.”
We marched down the street, holding signs high.” – First or third?
First person
In Seedfolk, how does Anna's POV help understand her struggles?
We feel her emotions, fears, and hopes, making her journey more real and powerful.
A narrator who only describes what can be seen and heard, but not thoughts, is called what?
First Person Limited
In this sentence, what detail shows the narrator knows what a character is thinking?
“Marcus wondered if he had studied enough for the test.”
The phrase “Marcus wondered” reveals his inner thoughts.
How is the story of Seedfolk unique?
Because it's telling the story of a garden through the different perspectives, or views, of others characters.
“He thought about the game all night.” – First or third?
Third Person
How might the author’s choice of POV affect how much we trust the narrator?
A narrator might be biased or unreliable, believing their own lies, so the POV affects how much we believe their version of events.
Why might an author choose a 1st-person narrator instead of a 3rd-person narrator?
To make the story feel more personal and emotional, showing events through the character’s eyes.
ind the clue that shows this is 3rd-person POV:
“She tiptoed quietly into the kitchen, hoping not to wake her parents.”
The word “she” shows it’s 3rd person.
Describe one way a story changes if it’s told by a side character instead of the main character.
The side character might miss important thoughts and feelings of the main character and only show events they personally see.
What’s the difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient?
Limited: Narrator only knows one character’s thoughts/feelings.
Omniscient: Narrator knows all characters’ thoughts/feelings.
Why does point of view matter when comparing two versions of the same story?
Because different POVs can change how the same events are described, leading to different understandings or lessons.