Personal Memoir Essay Quiz

What is the main focus of a personal memoir essay?

• Fictional stories

• Significant memory from the past

• Scientific research

• Biographies

Why is it important to include specific and engaging details in a memoir essay?

• To hide the main event

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To illustrate the significance of the memory

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What is the suggested order of events in a personal memoir essay?

• Reverse chronological order

• Chronological order

• Random order

• Alphabetical order

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What is the purpose of including imagery in a personal memoir essay?

• To hide the main event

• To add a mental image and enhance the story

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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What is the recommended approach when writing about traumatic events in a personal memoir essay?

• Write in great detail

• Include as many as possible

• Avoid them completely

• Make it clear why the event is significant

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What is the purpose of a personal memoir essay?

• To show how an event was significant and meaningful

• To tell a story without any meaning

• To hide the main event

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What is the key element to make people and places come alive in a personal memoir essay?

• Avoiding any descriptions

• Including a combination of action, thoughts, dialogue, and the five senses

• Including a lot of numbers

• Using complex vocabulary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What is the suggested writing style for a personal memoir essay?

• Write in a foreign language

• Include vivid descriptions

• Use only black and white colors

• Include only dialogue

What is the purpose of writing a personal memoir essay?

• To show off writing skills

• To tell a story without any purpose

• To demonstrate the significance of a memory and its influence on the writer's life

• To confuse the reader

Can you add pictures to your memoir?

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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