Grade 10 English Personal Narrative Quiz

Identify the key event in a personal narrative that sets the story in motion.

• Introduction of new characters

• Setting description

• Resolution of conflict or problem

• Introduction of conflict or problem

What is the main event that drives the plot forward in a personal narrative?

• Central conflict or problem

• Resolution of the conflict

• Side character development

• Introduction of new setting

How can you organize your ideas for a personal narrative to ensure a clear and logical flow?

• Include irrelevant details and events

• Switch between first and third person inconsistently

• Write in random order with no structure

• Create an outline, use chronological order, include sensory details, and maintain a consistent point of view.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the best way to structure the events in a personal narrative to engage the reader?

• Use descriptive language, create a clear sequence of events, and include sensory details

• Avoid using any sensory details

• Include random events in no particular order

• Use only vague language and skip details

How can you develop characters in a personal narrative to make them relatable and interesting?

• By making them all have the same personality and motivations

• By not giving them any backstory at all

• By giving them unique personalities, motivations, and backstories that readers can relate to.

• By making them completely unlikable and unrelatable

What are some techniques for creating well-rounded and believable characters in a personal narrative?

• Developing a backstory, describing physical appearance and mannerisms, showing emotions and motivations, and realistic interactions with other characters

• Creating a character with no backstory

• Focusing only on physical appearance and ignoring emotions

• Making the character's interactions with others unrealistic

What is the most important element of creating a plot for a personal narrative?

• Conflict or problem

• Resolution or solution

• Setting or background

• Character development

How can you ensure that the plot of your personal narrative is engaging and impactful?

• Avoid any conflict or tension in the plot

• Create a weak and unrelatable main character

• Focus on creating a strong and relatable main character, include vivid and descriptive details, build tension and conflict, and provide a resolution that leaves a lasting impression.

• Include irrelevant and confusing details

What is the first step in the process of brainstorming for a personal narrative?

• Choose a specific topic or event to write about

• Start writing without any planning

• Ask someone else to choose the topic for you

• Write the conclusion first

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Why is brainstorming an essential part of the writing process for a personal narrative?

• To generate ideas and organize thoughts before writing

• To limit creativity and ideas

• To make the writing process more difficult

• To waste time and procrastinate