Elements of Personal Reflective Writing Quiz

What does it mean to write reflectively about yourself?

• Writing about historical events

• Writing where you think about your own experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

• Writing that talks about scientific research

• Writing that only includes made-up stories

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Why should we use 'I', 'me', 'my' in writing about our own thoughts and feelings?

• It makes the writing seem like it's not about you.

• It helps share your own experiences, thoughts, and feelings.

• Using 'he', 'she', 'they' is more cool and new.

• 'I', 'me', 'my' are not right in grammar.

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What are some usual topics in writing about your own experiences?

• Talk about famous people, what's in style, and sports scores

• Finding out about yourself, getting better, facing hard times, and things you've learned

• Discussing politics, doing science studies, and past events

• Sharing how to cook something, trips you've been on, and made-up stories

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How is writing about your own thoughts and feelings different from other types of writing?

• Writing about your own thoughts and feelings is about scientific research

• Writing about your own thoughts and feelings is about historical events

• Writing about your own thoughts and feelings is about making up stories

• Writing about your own thoughts and feelings is about sharing your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

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Why do we use sensory details in stories about our own experiences?

• To make the reader lose focus on the main idea

• To make the reader feel like they're really there

• To make the story boring for the reader

• To confuse the reader with too many details

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How does writing about your own thoughts and feelings help you understand yourself better?

• By not thinking about yourself

• By only thinking about things that happen outside

• By not paying attention to your thoughts and feelings

• By letting you explore your thoughts and feelings, which helps you understand yourself better.

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What are some good ways to write about your own thoughts and feelings?

• Avoiding talking about your own experiences and feelings

• Making a clear plan, using words that paint a picture, talking about your own experiences, and thinking about your feelings and thoughts

• Writing in a messy and random way

• Using hard words and complicated language

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Why should we put our own feelings and thoughts in when we write about ourselves?

• To make the writing more boring and uninteresting

• To make the reader confused

• To make the writing feel real and deep

• To make the writing less relatable

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How can you use personal writing to understand yourself better and express your feelings?

• Personal writing lets you explore your feelings, experiences, and thoughts. This helps you understand yourself better and express your feelings.

• By not writing about your own experiences

• By using language that doesn't show emotion

• By only writing about facts and information

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Can you give some examples of personal reflective writing prompts?

• Some examples of personal reflective writing prompts are: Tell about a time when you solved a tough problem; Think about a big event in your life and how it changed you; Talk about a personal goal you reached and how it made you different.

• Talk about the story of your favorite movie and how it connects to your life

• Write about a time when you didn't succeed at something and what you learned from it

• List your favorite foods and explain why you like them

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