Formative Test #2 Anecdote Text

The Overly Optimistic Fisherman

Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who was known throughout the village for his overly optimistic nature. Every morning, he would set sail with a wide grin, promising his wife and children a bountiful catch. However, day after day, he would return empty-handed. One day, determined to prove his optimism, he set out in a particularly small boat. The sea was rough that day, and soon, the fisherman found himself in a perilous situation. His small boat was tossed about by the waves, and he was certain he would drown. As a last resort, he began to pray. To his surprise, a giant whale appeared and gently carried him back to shore. From that day forward, the fisherman was a bit more cautious about his predictions.

What is the abstract of the story?

• The fisherman was a skilled sailor.

• The fisherman was always optimistic.

• The fisherman caught a giant fish.

• The fisherman was saved by a whale

• The fisherman lived in a small village.

The Overly Optimistic Fisherman

Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who was known throughout the village for his overly optimistic nature. Every morning, he would set sail with a wide grin, promising his wife and children a bountiful catch. However, day after day, he would return empty-handed. One day, determined to prove his optimism, he set out in a particularly small boat. The sea was rough that day, and soon, the fisherman found himself in a perilous situation. His small boat was tossed about by the waves, and he was certain he would drown. As a last resort, he began to pray. To his surprise, a giant whale appeared and gently carried him back to shore. From that day forward, the fisherman was a bit more cautious about his predictions.

What is the orientation of the story?

• The fisherman was praying.

• The fisherman was in a small boat.

• The fisherman was known for his optimism.

• The fisherman caught a big fish

• The fisherman lived near the sea.

The Overly Optimistic Fisherman

Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who was known throughout the village for his overly optimistic nature. Every morning, he would set sail with a wide grin, promising his wife and children a bountiful catch. However, day after day, he would return empty-handed. One day, determined to prove his optimism, he set out in a particularly small boat. The sea was rough that day, and soon, the fisherman found himself in a perilous situation. His small boat was tossed about by the waves, and he was certain he would drown. As a last resort, he began to pray. To his surprise, a giant whale appeared and gently carried him back to shore. From that day forward, the fisherman was a bit more cautious about his predictions.

What is the crisis of the story?

• The fisherman caught a big fish.

• The fisherman's boat was tossed by the waves.

• The fisherman lived happily ever after.

• The fisherman found a new job.

• The fisherman bought a new boat.

The Overly Optimistic Fisherman

Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who was known throughout the village for his overly optimistic nature. Every morning, he would set sail with a wide grin, promising his wife and children a bountiful catch. However, day after day, he would return empty-handed. One day, determined to prove his optimism, he set out in a particularly small boat. The sea was rough that day, and soon, the fisherman found himself in a perilous situation. His small boat was tossed about by the waves, and he was certain he would drown. As a last resort, he began to pray. To his surprise, a giant whale appeared and gently carried him back to shore. From that day forward, the fisherman was a bit more cautious about his predictions.

What is the reaction/incident in the story?

• A whale saved the fisherman.

• The fisherman bought a new boat

• The fisherman learned to swim.

• The fisherman became a pessimist.

• The fisherman moved to a new village.

The Overly Optimistic Fisherman

Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who was known throughout the village for his overly optimistic nature. Every morning, he would set sail with a wide grin, promising his wife and children a bountiful catch. However, day after day, he would return empty-handed. One day, determined to prove his optimism, he set out in a particularly small boat. The sea was rough that day, and soon, the fisherman found himself in a perilous situation. His small boat was tossed about by the waves, and he was certain he would drown. As a last resort, he began to pray. To his surprise, a giant whale appeared and gently carried him back to shore. From that day forward, the fisherman was a bit more cautious about his predictions.

What is the coda of the story?

• The fisherman continued to be optimistic.

• The fisherman became more cautious

• The fisherman became a famous sailor

• The fisherman never went fishing again.

• The fisherman bought a bigger boat.

What is the purpose of an anecdote?

• to inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To describe

• To compare

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of an anecdote?

• A plot

• Characters

• Complex language

• A setting

• A resolution

What is the typical structure of an anecdote?

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Orientation, complication, resolution

• Abstract, orientation, crisis, reaction/incident, coda

• Thesis, arguments, conclusion

• Cause, effect, solution

Which tense is commonly used in anecdotes?

• Present tense

• Past tense

• Future tense

• Present perfect tense

• Past perfect tense

Anecdotes are often used to...

• Teach a lesson

• Provide information

• Persuade people

• Describe a process

• Compare and contrast