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How can madness be explored through narration?
Unreliable narrators can portray distorted perceptions and psychological instability.
How does guilt manifest through a narrator's perspective?
A narrator's guilt can lead to paranoia, confession, or attempts at justification.
How can a narrator's perspective highlight themes of isolation?
A solitary narrator may emphasize feelings of alienation and detachment from society.
Define 'narrator'.
The voice telling the story in a narrative; can be a character or an external voice.
Define 'speaker'.
The voice in a poem or song, expressing thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Define 'point of view (POV)'.
The angle from which the story is told, shaping access to characters' thoughts and feelings.
What is 'first-person' POV?
Uses 'I' and 'me'; the story is seen through the narrator's eyes.
What is 'second-person' POV?
Uses 'you' and 'your', making the reader a character (rare).
What is 'third-person' POV?
Uses 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' and 'they'; more objective, like an outsider looking in.
Define 'third-person omniscient'.
Narrator knows everything about all characters; can jump between perspectives.
Define 'unreliable narrator'.
A narrator whose credibility is compromised, affecting the reader's trust.
What is 'narrator bias'?
The narrator's personal perspective or prejudice that influences their storytelling.
Define 'tone' in narration.
The narrator's voice or attitude, setting the mood of the story (e.g., serious, humorous).
Describe the narrator of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.
Unnamed, first-person, obsessed with an old man's eye, ultimately confesses to murder.