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Omniscient Narrator Flashcards
AQA GCSE English Language specification
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Omniscient Narrator
A narrator who knows everything about the story, including the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Narrative Viewpoint
The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person, third-person, or omniscient.
Features of Omniscient Narrator
Knows all characters' thoughts, feelings, and actions; provides a broad overview of events.
Effect of Omniscient Narrator
Creates a sense of authority and reliability, giving the reader a complete understanding of the story.
Omniscient Narrator vs Limited Narrator
An omniscient narrator knows everything, while a limited narrator only knows the perspective of one character.
Use of Omniscient Narrator
Often used in third-person narratives to provide a comprehensive view of the story.
Omniscient Narrator and Tone
Can adopt a neutral, formal, or subjective tone depending on the writer's purpose.
Omniscient Narrator and Structure
Allows shifts in focus between characters and events, creating a dynamic and layered narrative structure.
Omniscient Narrator and Reader Engagement
Helps the reader understand multiple perspectives, enhancing empathy and connection to the story.
Omniscient Narrator in Fiction
Common in literature fiction to explore complex themes and relationships between characters.

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