Narrative Quiz

Which of the following is NOT necessary in a strong narrative?

• a convincing argument

• a conflict

• interesting characters

• a plot with a beginning, middle and end

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What does "narrative" mean?

• author

• person telling the story

• story

• memory

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What is a good example of "personal narrative"?

• an article reviewing a new movie

• a story about fighting with my little brother

• a ghost story that takes place in a haunted house

• a report on the over-crowding at JP Stevens

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What is a memoir usually focused on?

• The entire life of the author in chronological order

• A chronological account of historical events

• Specific memories that were impactful

• The daily routine of the author

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What is a common theme in memoirs?

• Fictional adventures

• Personal growth and reflection

• Scientific discoveries

• Historical events

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A memoir is a type of non-fiction story

• true

• false

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Label the plot diagram

a

b

c

d

e

Climax

Resolution

Falling Action

Rising Action

Introduction

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Which is the best example of a "person vs. society" conflict?

• a young adult leaves his normal life behind to venture into the Alaskan wilderness

• two rival soccer teams competing for the state championship

• a girl leads a revolution against an authoritarian government

• A student cheats on a test and feels guilty about it afterward, wondering if she should tell her teacher

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What is an example of a "person vs. nature" conflict?

• A family struggling to survive a hurricane

• A student arguing with a teacher

• A detective solving a mystery

• A politician debating policy changes

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Which of the following is an example of a "person vs. self" conflict?

• A man stranded on a deserted island

• A woman debating whether to follow her dreams or take a stable job

• A group of friends planning a surprise party

• A city dealing with a natural disaster

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