To provide the reader with a way to understnad the story better.
The narrator sounds like a reasonable person.
If the narrator is reliable, they will have opinions that are close to those of the author. When a narrator is part of the action or close to the action, they may insert their own opinions into the story. A narrator that is distant and only a observer is less likely to bias the account with their opinion.
To help the reader make better sense of the story's main events
Use the phrase "most people think . . ."
The answer is most people think
Let another character suggest the truth. (Apex)
When a postmodern writer or the story's narrator begins to directly address the reader it is an example of metafiction, where the narrator intentionally exposes himself or herself as the author of the story.
The writer should ask himself, "How much should the narrator know about the story?".
The narrator might be mistaken or biased about elements of the story
Unreliable narrator means the plot device that the narrator of the story is not sincere, or introduces a bias in his/her narration and possibly misleads the reader, hiding or minimizing events, characters, or motivations.
The person who tells the story is the narrator.
To clarify events and help the reader understand the story betterTo help the reader make better sense of the story's main events
Answer this ques . Have the narrator slip and reveal an unexpected fact.
unreliable. An unreliable narrator is a character whose interpretation of events in a story differs from the author's or the reader's. This can create ambiguity and add layers of complexity to the narrative.
Yes, the omniscient narrator is expected to tell the truth in a story. This narrator is all-knowing and presents information objectively, providing insight into characters and events from a neutral perspective. Misleading information would compromise the narrator's reliability and the overall credibility of the story.
No, the narrator in "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin is not considered unreliable. The narrator presents the story in a straightforward manner and provides insight into the thoughts and emotions of the protagonist, Mrs. Mallard.
An unreliable narrator would reflect their bias in their telling of the story.
False. In literature, the narrator can be a character in the story (first-person narrator) or an outside observer (third-person narrator).
The narrator might be mistaken or biased about the elements of the story.
How honestly does the narrator represent the world Does the narrator have something to hide/cover up. Does he have reason to "pad the truth" Does the narrator actually understand what is going on Is the narrator biased Does the narrator contradict what he/she says
to make a story more interesting (apex)
When a postmodern writer or the story's narrator begins to directly address the reader it is an example of metafiction, where the narrator intentionally exposes himself or herself as the author of the story.
The writer should ask himself, "How much should the narrator know about the story?".