NARRATIVE TERMS

Question 1

the character who tells the story ― can be a main character, minor character or outsider

Answer 1

Narrator

Question 2

can record the thoughts and feelings of all characters

Answer 2

Third Person Omniscient

Question 3

participates actively in the story (often the main character); uses
the pronoun “I” to report the actions of the story ― the story is
limited to his/her experiences, knowledge and bias

Answer 3

First Person Participant

Question 4

remains outside of the story; gives the illusion that events are
evolving before his/her eyes; sees only what an observant person
might see; uses the pronouns “he/she/they” to report the actions of
the story ― the story is confined to what is experienced by this
single character who often comments judgmentally on events (bias)

Answer 4

third person limited

Question 5

does not participate in the action of the story; stays objective

Answer 5

First Person Observer