Point of View
What is point of view?
The perspective from which a story is told
What is a reliable narrator?
One who tells events truthfully and realistically
What is theme?
The lesson or message about life in a story
What does compare mean?
To find similarities
Perspective means _________________
How someone sees or thinks about something
If a narrator uses, "I, me, my," what POV is it?
First-person
What is an unreliable narrator?
Which is a theme? The dog barked loudly, hard work pays off
Hard work pays off
What does contrast mean?
To find differences
Tone means ______________
The narrator's attitude or feelings shown through their words
What POV lets you know the thoughts of one character?
Third-person limited
What clues shows a narrator might be unreliable? Exact Details, Exaggeration, Calm Tone
Exaggeration
If a character learns to apologize, what theme could that show?
Taking responsibility matters
If two stories have the same theme but different plots, what skill are you using?
Comparing theme across texts
Bias means _______________
A narrator leaning toward one side or opinion
What POV lets you know the thoughts of every character?
Third person omniscient
A narrator says, "Everyone always listens to me!" What clue of unreliability is shown?"
Exaggeration
How do you find the theme?
Use character actions, decisions, and what they learn
Their perspective and feelings are different
Exaggeration means: ___________________
How can point of view change how a reader feels about a story?
It can show bias, emotions, or opinions that influence how events are described
Why is an unreliable narrator important to identify?
It affects how we interpret the story and understand the truth
Two stories have characters who lie. What common theme might they share?
Dishonesty has consequences
Compare these narrators:
Narrator A: "It wasn't my fault the vase broke."
Narrator B: "I accidentally knocked it over."
What is one difference?
Narrator A avoids blame, Narrator B admits fault
Motivation means: ___________________
The reason a character acts a certain way