RI.KID.3 Quiz

What is an anecdote?

• A fictional story with a moral lesson.

• A long and boring story about a made-up incident.

• A scientific explanation of a phenomenon.

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

Steve Jobs said, 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do'

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There are eight planets in our solar system.

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One early morning as the sun began to shine, I arose from my comfy bed.

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What is an example of an anecdote?

• Sharing a historical event to illustrate a lesson

• Describing a scientific study to support an argument

• Reciting a famous quote to emphasize a point

• Telling a funny story about a personal experience to make a point in a conversation

Abraham Lincoln once told Americans, 'In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years'

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yellow eyes, blood covering the bed sheets, violent spasms, pounding headaches, a chill followed by a high fever

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The approximate population of the world is 7.9 billion.

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Filth clung to her. Her apron was covered in toast crumbs and tea stains. Her fingernails were black and gross.

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What is the purpose of using anecdotes in writing?

• To provide real-life examples or stories that support or illustrate a point or argument.

• To distract the reader from the main point or argument.

• To make the writing more boring and tedious.

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information.