Omniscient Narrator Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Omniscient Narrator

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

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Terms in this set (10)

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Omniscient Narrator

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

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Narrative Viewpoint

The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person, third-person, or omniscient.

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Features of Omniscient Narrator

Knows all characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions; provides a broad overview of events.

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Effect of Omniscient Narrator

Creates a sense of authority and reliability, giving the reader a complete understanding of the story.

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Omniscient Narrator vs Limited Narrator

An omniscient narrator knows everything, while a limited narrator only knows the perspective of one character.

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Use of Omniscient Narrator

Often used in third-person narratives to provide a comprehensive view of the story.

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Omniscient Narrator and Tone

Can adopt a neutral, formal, or subjective tone depending on the writer's purpose.

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Omniscient Narrator and Structure

Allows shifts in focus between characters and events, creating a dynamic and layered narrative structure.

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Omniscient Narrator and Reader Engagement

Helps the reader understand multiple perspectives, enhancing empathy and connection to the story.

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Omniscient Narrator in Fiction

Common in literature fiction to explore complex themes and relationships between characters.

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