Page 1: Understanding Narrative Voice and Characters

This section explores the fundamental elements of fictional text analysis. The narrator can be either first-person or third-person, each offering distinct perspectives on the story.

Definition: A first-person narrator uses "I" and participates in the story, while a third-person narrator tells the story from outside using "he," "she," or character names.

Example: In a story with limited point of view, if the narrator is first-person, they might say "I watched as Mary left the room, wondering what she was thinking" - showing their inability to access other characters' thoughts.

The page also covers character types and characterization methods essential for fictional text analysis examples.

Highlight: Characters can be either round (complex and life-like) or flat (limited traits), with round characters typically showing development throughout the story.

Vocabulary: Scenic presentation shows events in detail with dialogue and descriptions, while panoramic presentation summarizes events over time.