What term describes the vantage point from which the story is told?
It's called point of view.
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The term that describes the vantage point from which the story is told is called the "narrative point of view" or simply "point of view." The point of view refers to the perspective from which the events of the story are presented to the reader. It determines who is telling the story and the level of knowledge and information they have about the characters and events.
To identify the narrative point of view in a story, you can consider the following aspects:
1. First-person point of view: In this perspective, the story is narrated by one of the characters using pronouns like "I" or "we." They are directly involved in the events and can only share their own thoughts, experiences, and emotions. Look for personal pronouns or the narrator's direct involvement in the story.
2. Third-person point of view: This perspective involves a narrator who is not a character in the story. The narrator uses pronouns like "he," "she," or "they" to refer to the characters. There are three types of third-person point of view:
- Third-person omniscient: The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters and has access to all information. They can provide insights into multiple character perspectives. Look for access to thoughts and feelings of various characters.
- Third-person limited: The narrator focuses on the thoughts and feelings of a single character, often the protagonist. They have limited access to other characters' perspectives and knowledge. Look for the narrator's focus on one character's experiences and thoughts.
- Third-person objective: The narrator only conveys external actions, dialogues, and behaviors of the characters. They do not reveal any characters' thoughts or feelings. Look for the absence of characters' inner thoughts or feelings.
To determine the narrative point of view, examine the language, pronouns, and information presented in the story to identify who is telling the story and the level of knowledge they possess.