Narrative distance, tone, and perspective
Daniel Miller
9 min read
Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers narrative distance (physical, chronological, relationship, and emotional), tone (attitude towards the subject), and perspective (point of view) in literature. It explains how these elements impact the reader's experience, provides examples, and offers practice questions for the AP Literature exam. Key concepts include the effects of close vs. distant narrative distance, the difference between tone and mood, and the importance of perspective in shaping the narrative.
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Question 1 of 12
What best describes narrative distance in storytelling? 🤔
The narrator's physical location within the story's setting
The narrator's relationship to the story's events, characters, and emotions
The chronological order in which the events are presented
The emotional impact of the story on the reader