Narrative Voice Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Narrative voice

The perspective or viewpoint from which a story is told, shaping how the reader experiences the text.

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Terms in this set (10)

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Narrative voice

The perspective or viewpoint from which a story is told, shaping how the reader experiences the text.

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First-person narrative

A story told from the perspective of 'I' or 'we', providing a personal and subjective viewpoint.

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Third-person narrative

A story told from the perspective of 'he', 'she', 'they', or a named character, offering a more detached viewpoint.

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Second-person narrative

A story told using 'you', directly addressing the reader and creating an immersive experience.

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Omniscient narrator

A narrator who knows everything about the story, including characters' thoughts and feelings.

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Limited narrator

A narrator who only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, creating a focused perspective.

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Objective narrator

A narrator who describes events without revealing characters' thoughts or feelings, presenting a neutral viewpoint.

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Unreliable narrator

A narrator whose credibility is compromised, often leading the reader to question their version of events.

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Effect of narrative voice

The choice of narrative voice influences how the reader perceives characters, events, and themes in the text.

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Narrative viewpoint

The position or perspective from which the narrator tells the story, such as first-person, third-person, or omniscient.

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