3. Literary Techniques
Narrative Voice — Quiz
Test your understanding of narrative voice with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which narrative voice allows the reader to experience the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters, but from outside each character’s mind?
Question 2
In a narrative where the narrator’s knowledge is confined to the experiences and thoughts of a single character, what type of focalization is most likely being used?
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the effect of a close narrative distance on the reader’s experience?
Question 4
How does an author typically signal a shift in focalization in a third-person narrative?
Question 5
What is one potential effect of wide narrative distance on the reader’s perception of the story?