Recount Writing Skills

What is the difference between a personal recount and an impersonal recount?

• The difference is that a personal recount is always fictional, while an impersonal recount is always based on real events.

• The difference is that a personal recount is written in third person, while an impersonal recount is written in first person.

• The difference is that a personal recount is focused on historical events, while an impersonal recount is focused on personal experiences.

• The difference is that a personal recount focuses on the writer's personal experiences and feelings, while an impersonal recount is more objective and focuses on factual events.

Give an example of figurative language that can be used in a personal recount.

• She was as tall as a tree at the party.

• The sun was shining brightly during the picnic.

• She was as busy as a bee during the event.

• He was as slow as a turtle during the race.

Explain how using figurative language can enhance a recount writing.

• Using figurative language can enhance a recount writing by making it more vivid and engaging for the reader.

• Using figurative language can enhance a recount writing by making it less descriptive and engaging for the reader.

• Using figurative language can enhance a recount writing by making it more boring and dull for the reader.

• Using figurative language can enhance a recount writing by making it harder for the reader to understand.

When writing a personal recount, why is it important to include emotions and feelings?

• To confuse the reader and make the recount harder to understand.

• To make the recount more boring and uninteresting for the reader.

• To make the recount less relatable and engaging for the reader.

• To create a more engaging and relatable recount for the reader.

Provide an example of an impersonal recount and identify the lack of personal emotions in it.

• A love letter expressing deep emotions

• A diary entry detailing personal experiences

• A poem describing the beauty of nature

• A news article reporting on a natural disaster

How can the use of descriptive language improve a personal recount?

• By using technical jargon and complex language

• By providing a list of facts and figures

• By using vague and ambiguous descriptions

• By creating a vivid and engaging narrative

What are some common types of figurative language that can be used in recount writing?

• Puns, onomatopoeia, alliteration

• Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs

• Similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, idioms

• Dialogue, setting, plot

Explain the importance of using chronological order in a recount.

• It adds unnecessary details

• It makes the recount more interesting

• It helps to organize events in a clear and logical sequence.

• It confuses the reader

How can the use of sensory details enhance an impersonal recount?

• By making the recount less descriptive and engaging

• By making the recount more engaging and vivid

• By making the recount more boring and dull

• By making the recount harder to visualize

What are some effective ways to conclude a personal recount?

• Including irrelevant details from the recount

• Summarizing the main events, reflecting on the significance of the experience, and leaving the reader with a lasting impression.

• Listing random facts about the experience

• Ending abruptly without a proper conclusion