Story Structure and Meaning
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 20 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how narrative structure shapes meaning in a story.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:20
First person vs. Second person vs. Third person - Rebekah Bergman
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A story told from a different point of view can transform completely.
- 2
A third person narrator is necessarily a bit removed from the characters, while a first person story creates closeness between the reader and the narrator.
- 3
Second person requires the writer to make the reader suspend disbelief to become another 'you,' which can build urgency and suspense.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“How does the choice of first-person narration shape the reader's understanding of Stevens in Kazuo Ishiguro's 'The Remains of the Day,' particularly in relation to his perception of his employer?”
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