Third Person Narrative Flashcards

A narrative viewpoint where the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters using 'he', 'she', 'they' or names.

A third person narrator who knows everything about all characters, events, and thoughts in the story.

A third person narrator who focuses on the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of one character.

A third person narrator who describes events without revealing any characters' thoughts or feelings.

Uses pronouns such as 'he', 'she', 'they', 'him', 'her', 'them' to refer to characters.

Creates distance between the reader and characters, allowing for a broader perspective on the story.

Can shift focus between characters or events, influencing how the story is organised and understood.

The narrator's tone can influence how the reader perceives characters and events, e.g., neutral, sympathetic, or critical.

Allows the writer to present multiple perspectives or focus on one character's viewpoint.

Look for how the narrator's viewpoint, tone, and focus influence the reader's understanding of the text.