Narrative Writing Quiz

What is a personal narrative?

• A true story from your own life

• A fictional story

• A news report

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

What is a fictional narrative?

• A made-up story

• An experience about your life

• A story about your best friend's little sister

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.6.10

What is the purpose of building suspense in a narrative?

• To keep the reader wondering what will happen next

• To add extra information

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why should you start with the end in mind when planning your narrative?

• To consider the purpose of your writing and what you want your audience to learn or think about

• To make sure your story is long enough

• To figure out which characters will be in your story

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

How does "show, don't tell" improve a narrative?

• It makes the story longer

• It creates a more vivid and engaging experience for the reader

• It simplifies the story

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.6.10

Which sentence best demonstrates the "show, don't tell" technique?

• I was very nervous

• My hands trembled as I held the microphone, my heart racing in my chest

• The situation made me feel bad

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which of these sentences uses dialogue effectively in a narrative?

• "I can't believe it!" she shouted, her eyes wide with surprise

• "It was really cold."

• The weather was terrible

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How can sensory details improve a narrative?

• By adding more sentences

• By helping the reader feel like they are experiencing the moment

• By focusing on one sense only

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is the main difference between the ending and the extended ending of a personal narrative?

• The ending resolves the conflict, while the extended ending reflects on the experience

• The ending is shorter

• There is no difference

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CCSS.W.9-10.3E

Which of the following is NOT an example of an entertaining beginning?

• I speed-walked down the hallway, my shoes squeaking on the floor.

• Have you ever felt like thew world was spinning out of control?

• "Come on, we have to move faster!" shouted

• I'm going to tell you about the time I tripped in the hallway.

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CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RI.6.10