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Point of View
Stories are often told from either a first-person or a third-person point of view. 6. Identify the point of view Peck uses in this story. Underline or highlight the
language in the story that reveals this point of view.
7. How would the story be different if the author had chosen to use a different point of view?
Characterization
Characterization is the way in which the writer reveals the personality of a character.
8. Choose either Monk or Priscilla. What does the reader know about this character? Add your findings to the Characterization graphic organizer below or to a graphic organizer of your own design.
What Others Say About the Character
Actions
Name
Other Details
Physical Characteristics
What the Character Says
Thoughts/ Feelings
9. A character’s personality or view of the world is often expressed in his or her choice of words, or voice. How realistically does the author capture the voice of teenagers? Explain. Mark the text for details that support your thinking.
Writing Workshop 4 • Narrative Writing: Short Story 5
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