Narrative Point of View

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📚 Part 1: Identifying Point of View

WALT: Identify different narrative points of view and analyse how they influence reader understanding.

1. Read this excerpt: "I walked slowly down the dark hallway, my heart pounding in my chest. I could hear footsteps behind me, but I was too scared to turn around."

What point of view is this written in?

First person

Third person

Second person

2. Read this excerpt: "Sarah walked slowly down the dark hallway. Her heart was pounding, and she could hear footsteps behind her. Meanwhile, Tom was hiding in the shadows, planning his surprise."

What point of view is this written in?

First person

Third person

Second person

3. Which pronouns would you typically find in a first-person narrative? (Check all that apply)

She

They

4. Complete the sentence: In third person, the narrator knows _______________ about all characters.

Nothing

Only what one character thinks

Everything, including thoughts and feelings

✏️ Part 2: Analysis and Understanding

5. How does first-person point of view affect what the reader knows about the story?

6. Imagine the story of "The Three Little Pigs" told from the wolf's point of view. How might this change the reader's understanding of the story?

7. Fill in the blanks: When an author chooses __________ person point of view, the reader can only know what __________ character is thinking and feeling.

8. Which point of view do you find most engaging as a reader and why?