Guide to Literary Terms Group

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jnixxx
jnixxx
Student
High School - 12th Grade

In what ways do the style and point of view in a story affect the delivery of that story?

tell the effects it can have upon a reader if they do not understand the style and also the point of view

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Posted by jnixxx on Saturday October 17, 2009 at 12:50 PM and tagged with literature, style point of view readers attention.

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  1. mthokozisialex
    mthokozisialex Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    A work of literature is very much a "personal" item and for one to understand it, one needs to understand the style and viewpoint of the writer. Style will determine style factors such writer's diction, punctuation, structure and characterization. If a reader is not accustomed to the level and manner in which all these have been presented, it will impact negatively on understanding.

    A writer's point of view can pose as a problem if a reader sees things differently. If the writer takes a blatantly biased stance, it will lead to omission of other crucial arguements that a reader needs to make an informed judgement and ultimatley an informed understanding of the text.

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    Posted by mthokozisialex on Monday October 19, 2009 at 6:33 AM