Point-Of-View人稱視角

1、Point of ViewThe Storys VoiceWhat Is Point of View?Point of view is the vantage point from which a writer tells a story. A writer tells a story through the voice of a narrator. A narrator may be an outside observer or a character in the story.Everything you learn about the characters, events, and pl

2、aces in a story depends on the narrators point of view.Points of ViewThe three most common points of view areomniscientthird-person limited first personOmniscient Point of ViewIn the omniscient point of view, the narrator plays no part in the story but can tell us what all the characters are thinkin

3、g and feeling as well as what is happening in other places. The omniscient narratorcan tell us as much or as little as the writer permitsmay tell us what allor only someof the characters are thinking, feeling, and observingmay comment on the storys meaning, characters, or eventsOmniscient Point of V

4、iewJust outside the auditorium entrance, students milled about nervously and waited to be called in for the audition. A few had paired off to practice their lines together, but most stood or sat alone engaged in their own calming rituals. Ruth stood in the corner and talked to the wall in a low voic

5、e. She would be graduating this year, and she desperately wanted to be Juliet. She was trying to get just the right tone of voice for the balcony scene. Gary, dressed in all black, paced back and forth in front of the mirror- lined wall and periodically glanced at his reflection and smoothed his dar

6、k hair. He was auditioning for Mercutio, but he was worried that Mr. Glover would think he was too much of a “comedic” actor to give him a more serious role. Janis sat with her back against the row of lockers, her knees tucked up close to her body, and stared at the floor as she recited the lines in

7、 her head. She didnt really care what part she got as long as she had a speaking role. She had been an extra in the last two productions and was ready for more responsibility. Third-Person-Limited Point of View In the third-person-limited point of view, the narrator plays no part in the story but zo

8、oms in on the thoughts and feelings of one character.The third-person narratorviews the actions from the vantage point of a single charactercan tell us only what that single character is thinking, feeling, and observingThird-Person-Limited Point of ViewGary paced back and forth in front of the mirro

9、r-lined wall. He glanced toward Ruth and smiled. She looked so odd standing in the corner talking to the wall. He admired the way she could totally immerse herself in a character and ignore the outside world. He was too aware of what other people thought of him. He sometimes played the clown, but on

10、ly when he knew that he could get a laugh. Mr. Glover said he tried too hard to entertain people. Maybe that was why Mr. Glover always cast him in a comic role. This time, though, he wanted a chance to try his hand at more serious acting. Mercutios character seemed the perfect role for himsometimes

11、foolish and other times brooding and angry.First-Person Point of ViewIn the first-person point of view, the narrator is a character in the story and tells the story using the first-person pronoun I. The first-person narratorparticipates in the action of the storycan tell us only what he or she is fe

12、eling, thinking, or observingmay or may not be objective, honest, or perceptive about whats going in the storyFirst-Person Point of ViewI stared at the wall and tried to remember what it felt like to be fourteen and have a major crush on a guy. Ive never felt love as intensely as Juliet. Personally,

13、 I always thought that Juliets character was a bit too impulsive and nave. But, who was I to quibble with Shakespeare? I was willing to set aside my personal opinions for a chance to play one of the most famous female characters in drama. What better way to end my high school drama career than to pl

14、ay the role of Juliet. Before I could get the role, though, I would have to impress Mr. Glover. I closed my eyes and pictured myself standing on the balcony as Juliet: My heart is heavy because my love is my sworn enemy, and Ill probably never get the chance to see him again. My voice is sad and ful

15、l of longing. “O, Romeo” Why Is Point of View Important?The narrators point of view determines what and how much you learn about the storys characters, events, and places. Its important to evaluate the credibility and knowledge of the narrator. Ask yourself:How much does this narrator know and understand?How much does this narrator want me to know?How would this story be different if someone else were telling it?Can I trust this narrator?Match these terms with the correct definition._ The narrator is a character in the story and tells what he or she experiences._ The narrator is an observer a