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1.Smith uses exaggeration and third-person point of view to tell his story. Why? What do you think his motives might be?
2.
Smith narrates his story using
the third-person point of view and hyperbole, to convey a sense of immediacy
and captivate the audience. Smith probably wants the reader to experience the
adventure and impossible circumstances that the protagonist must deal with by
putting themselves in the narrator's shoes (Gottesman et al., pp. 637). Smith
is aware that the reader will become more immersed in the character and
scenario due to exaggeration, increasing their interest in the story's
conclusion. Smith chooses a third-person point of view to give readers a
greater grasp of the character's sentiments and ideas rather than having the
protagonist explain their story. The viewpoint of a character can be described
more precisely and intimately by a third-person narrator than by the
protagonist (Gottesman et al., pp. 642). Therefore, reading from a third-person
perspective can provide readers with a sense of objectivity and distance,
enabling people to evaluate the story's events without being strongly impacted
by Smith's feelings.