Understanding the different ways a story can be told, such as first-person, third-person, or omniscient.
Narrative perspective: This refers to the point of view from which a story is told.
First-person narrative: In this narrative perspective, the story is told by the protagonist or a supporting character who speaks directly to the reader.
Second-person narrative: This narrative perspective addresses the reader directly, making them an active participant in the story.
Third-person narrative: In this narrative perspective, the story is told by an external observer who is not part of the story.
Omniscient narrator: This type of narrator has complete knowledge of the story's events, characters, and thoughts.
Limited narrator: In this type of narrative, the narrator's knowledge is limited to the experience of one or a few characters.
Unreliable narrator: This narrator's perspective is not reliable, either because they are lying or because they have a distorted view of events.
Mood and tone: The way a story is told can affect the mood and tone of the narrative.
Style and voice: The style and voice of a story can help to create a unique narrative perspective.
Characterization: The way in which characters are portrayed can shape the point of view of the storyteller.
Plot and structure: The way in which a story is structured will impact the narrative perspective.
Setting and atmosphere: The way in which setting is described will impact the tone and mood of the narrative.
Conflict and resolution: The conflict and resolution of a story can give different perspectives on the narrative.
Foreshadowing and suspense: These narrative techniques can affect the way a story is perceived by the reader.
Dialogue: The way in which characters interact will shape the narrative perspective.
First Person Point of View: The narrator is a character within the story and speaks in first-person pronouns such as "I" or "we.".
Second Person Point of View: The narrator addresses the reader or listener directly as "you," creating an immersive experience for the audience.
Third Person Limited Point of View: The narrator is not a character in the story and only has access to the thoughts and feelings of one character.
Third Person Omniscient Point of View: The narrator knows everything about all the characters in the story, including their thoughts and feelings.
Third Person Objective Point of View: The narrator is neutral and simply reports the actions and events of the story without delving into the characters' thoughts or feelings.
Stream of Consciousness Point of View: The narrator follows the thought process of a character in a stream-of-consciousness manner, without any clear organization.
Unreliable Point of View: The narrator can't be trusted due to bias, limited knowledge, or outright deception.
Multiple Point of View: The story is told through the perspectives of multiple characters, presenting a more nuanced and complex understanding of events.
Epistolary Point of View: The story is told through letters or other written correspondence between characters.
Dramatic Point of View: The story is told through the dialogue and actions of the characters, without any narration.