Recount Writing Quiz

To maintain a consistent point of view, which of the following should you avoid?

• Using 'I' throughout the recount

• Describing your thoughts and feelings

• Switching to 'he' or 'she' in the middle of the story

• Telling the story from your perspective

What is the first step in organizing events chronologically in a recount?

• Writing the conclusion

• Listing events in the order they happened

• Adding personal opinions

• Describing the setting

Which of the following is an example of organizing events chronologically?

• I played outside, then I had lunch, and later I did my homework.

• I did my homework, then I played outside, and finally, I had lunch.

• I had lunch, then I played outside, and I did my homework.

• I played outside, had lunch, and did my homework in any order.

Which of the following sentences best organizes events chronologically?

• I woke up, then I had breakfast, and finally, I went to school.

• I went to school, then I had breakfast, and I woke up.

• I had breakfast, and then I went to school after waking up.

• I woke up and went to school, then had breakfast.

Which of the following is a good way to write a clear conclusion in a recount?

• Introducing new characters

• Summarizing the main events

• Adding more details about the setting

• Changing the point of view

Which point of view is most commonly used in recount writing?

• Second person

• Third person

• First person

• Fourth person

What should you include in the conclusion of a recount?

• A new character's backstory

• Your feelings about the events

• A detailed description of the setting

• A list of all the events in random order

When writing a recount, maintaining a consistent point of view means:

• Switching between first and third person

• Sticking to one perspective throughout the recount

• Using second person for some parts

• Writing in a confusing manner