Anecdotes Flashcard

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What is an 'anecdote'?

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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Imagine Mason, Lily, and Priya are sharing fun stories from their past. Which type of anecdotes are they most likely exchanging?

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Personal anecdotes

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What is the main purpose of Noah, Charlotte, and Olive sharing their anecdotes about a dog, a trip to the zoo, and a science experiment?

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To entertain or illustrate a point

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During a hilarious school event, Anika, Sophia, and David shared different anecdotes. Which type of anecdote is known for making everyone laugh?

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comedy

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Imagine this, Jane, Dave, and Isla are having a conversation. Which of the following could be an example of a personal anecdote that Jane might share? A scientific study on climate change, A news article about a recent event, A historical account of World War II, A story about a funny incident that happened to Ava

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A story about a funny incident that happened to Ava

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What type of anecdotes have you discovered on a time-travel adventure with Abigail, Maya, and Aiden?

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historical anecdotes

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What would make Henry's anecdote funny compared to the others?

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It is intended to be humorous and entertaining.

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Which of the following is an example of a funny anecdote? A tragic event, A historical fact, A happy person's event, A scientific theory

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A happy person's event

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Imagine Aria, Benjamin, and Nora are time travelers! Why would they find historical anecdotes fascinating?

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To provide insight into the past and help us understand how events and people have shaped the world we live in today.

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Which of the following is an example of a historical anecdote? A story about Martin Luther King Jr. giving his 'I Have a Dream' speech, A story about Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, A story about Albert Einstein discovering the theory of relativity, A story about George Washington chopping down a cherry tree

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A story about George Washington chopping down a cherry tree