Omniscient Narrator

Definition

An omniscient narrator is a storytelling technique where the narrator knows and sees everything that is happening in the story, including the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

Related terms

Limited Third Person Narrator: A limited third person narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character in the story.

Stream of Consciousness: Stream of consciousness is a narrative style that presents the flow of thoughts and feelings from a character's mind without any filter or interruption.

Unreliable Narrator: An unreliable narrator is someone who tells the story but may not always be truthful or accurate in their narration.