What is a personal narrative/statement?

What is a personal narrative/statement?

• A. A fictional story written in the third person

• B. A factual report about an event written in the second person

• C. A story about a personal experience written in the first person

• D. A scientific article written in the passive voice

What is a personal narrative?

• A) A fictional story created for entertainment

• B) A third person account of historical events

• C) A first person account of an event or particular insight

• D) A scientific report on observed phenomena

What is one purpose of writing a personal narrative?

• A) To provide an objective analysis of a topic

• B) To demonstrate what type of person you are

• C) To instruct the reader on how to perform a task

• D) To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint

What is NOT a characteristic of a personal narrative?

• A reflection of a personal experience

• A short story about 500 words in length

• An essay that is only for students who have had a significant event in their lives

A personal narrative should NOT be confused with what type of essay that aims to enhance a resume?

• An informative essay

• An argumentative essay

• A descriptive essay

According to the image, a personal narrative is not intended to prove what about the writer?

• That they have learned from their experiences

• That they have interesting stories to tell

• That they can write creatively

How long are most personal narratives, as mentioned in the image?

• About 1000 words

• About 1500 words

• About 2000 words

What is the first step in the writing process according to the image?

• Drafting

• Plan/Outline

• Brainstorm

• Revise and Edit

What does the 'Plan/Outline' step in the writing process ensure?

What is the focus during the 'Revise and Edit' step of the writing process?

• Ensuring the content is good and correct.

• Writing down all ideas.

• Creating the structure of the essay.

• Completing the final draft.