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Which statement explains the difference between first-person narration and third-person narration in a literary text?(1 point)
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In first-person narration, an omniscient narrator tells the story, but the story is told from the main character’s point of view in third-person narration.
In first-person narration, an omniscient narrator tells the story, but the story is told from the main character’s point of view in third-person narration.

In first-person narration, the story is told by a character in the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from outside the narrative.
In first-person narration, the story is told by a character in the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from outside the narrative.

In first-person narration, a character outside the narrative tells the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from within the narrative.
In first-person narration, a character outside the narrative tells the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from within the narrative.

In first-person narration, a character outside the story knows the thoughts of all the characters, but third-person narration is focused on only one character.
In first-person narration, a character outside the story knows the thoughts of all the characters, but third-person narration is focused on only one character.
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Answer 1

The correct statement that explains the difference between first-person narration and third-person narration is:

In first-person narration, the story is told by a character in the story, and third-person narration uses a point of view from outside the narrative.

This option accurately describes how first-person narration involves the narrator being a character within the story (using "I" or "we"), while third-person narration comes from an outside perspective, either focusing on one character or providing an omniscient viewpoint.