Realistic Fictional Narrative Test - 2nd Quarter

A Narrative begins with ​ (a)   that grabs the reader's attention and is followed by ​ (b)   with ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   .

• a lead
• body paragraphs
• supporting commentary
• details
• a conclusion
• conflict
• nouns
• survival

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

True or False: Strong writers craft many different leads before picking their favorite one.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Match the following figurative language examples to the correct term.

• Metaphor

• Mrs. Curry repeated the directions a million times on Friday.

• Alliteration

• Getting closer to the chattering rapids, the old canoe groaned in anticipation.

• Simile

• Standing shoulder to shoulder, the linemen were a wall on the football field.

• Hyperbole

• In the morning, the lake was as smooth as glass.

• Personification

• When you descend downstairs, don't you dare play video games.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

As the narrative builds toward the climax, each sentence should be carefully constructed to...

• "show, not tell"

• "make sure there is a verb"

• "describe the character"

• "tie up loose ends"

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which one of these is not a kind of lead?

• Dialogue

• Sound Effect

• Action

• Snapshot

• Reflection

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

How many rules of dialogue do we follow?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these is not a rule of dialogue?

• Always use quotation marks around direct speech.

• Use commas to identify when direct speech is occuring.

• Indent each time a new speaker is saying something.

• When two characters talk to each other, keep them in one paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Match the conclusions with the descriptions.

• The conclusion circles back to the start of the story.

• Humor

• The author ends with a funny thought that relates to the story.

• Cliffhanger

• The author leaves the reader in suspense and wanting more.

• Circular

• Something that the protagonist has learned is explained.

• Lesson

• A surprise or unexpected thing is revealed at the end.

• Twist

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Rewrite this sentence and add a SIMILE:

From far away, Mark thought the kids who were sledding on the hill looked small.

Write a sentence using a METAPHOR to describe a sunset.