Point of View and Perspective Flashcards

Grade 7 · English · Flashcards

Master the key terms related to narrative point of view and character perspective.

Flashcards

Point of view (POV): The vantage point from which a story is narrated
First-person POV: Narrator is a character using 'I' and 'me' — limited to their own knowledge
Third-person limited: Narrator uses 'he/she/they' and knows only one character's thoughts
Third-person omniscient: Narrator knows all characters' thoughts, feelings, and backstory
Second-person POV: Narrator uses 'you' to place the reader inside the story
Unreliable narrator: A narrator whose account cannot be fully trusted due to bias, error, or deception
Perspective: A character's unique viewpoint based on their experiences, values, and position
Bias: A one-sided view that favors certain people, ideas, or outcomes
Narrator: The voice telling the story — may or may not be a character in it
Limited omniscience: Another name for third-person limited — the narrator knows one character deeply
Interior monologue: Direct presentation of a character's inner thoughts and feelings
Dramatic irony: When the reader knows something a character does not — often possible due to POV choices