All Flashcards
What is first-person narration?
Story told from a character's perspective using 'I'.
Define third-person limited narration.
Narrator outside the story focuses on one character's thoughts.
What is third-person omniscient narration?
All-knowing narrator revealing all characters' thoughts and events.
Define stream-of-consciousness narration.
Presents the continuous, often fragmented flow of a character's thoughts.
What is objective narration?
Neutral narrator presenting only actions and dialogue.
What is an unreliable narrator?
A narrator whose credibility is compromised, affecting the reader's understanding.
What impact does first-person narration have?
Creates intimacy but can be biased.
What impact does third-person limited narration have?
Offers a balance between intimacy and broader perspective.
What impact does third-person omniscient narration have?
Provides a wide view, revealing multiple perspectives.
What impact does stream-of-consciousness narration have?
Creates immediacy, mirroring chaotic thought.
What does this demonstrate: 'The sun was shining, birds were chirping...I couldn't help but feel a sense of peace'?
Example of stream-of-consciousness narration, showing sensory details and immediate feelings.
What is the significance of a narrator saying, 'He watched her, a mix of admiration and resentment swirling within him'?
Demonstrates third-person limited narration, giving access to one character's internal feelings.