Identifying Anecdotes

The author’s purpose of using anecdotes in his memoir “SALBABIDA” is to _________________.

• bring cheer

• reminisce

• caution

• persuade

Most of the writers use anecdote to ___________________________________.

• tell a story

• deal with differences of opinions

• share helpful tips on making a living

• impart a lesson in an entertaining way

What someone talks about when he/she shares an anecdote?

• opinions

• personal experiences

• plans and dreams in life

• biography of other people

It is a brief, serious, amusing and interesting story.

• tale

• fable

• legend

• anecdote

“Kasi dati, nabubully ako sa school. Ang pumasok lang sa isip ko nun, gumanti. Siya (KB) yung tututong sa ‘kin na makipagresbakan, and akala ko nun ano e, ‘makikipagbugbugan’ kami e, sapakan. Tinuruan ako ni KB kung paano maging Salbabida rin sa iba.” is an example of ____________ anecdote.

• cautionary

• motivational

• inspirational

• reminiscence

When someone talks about his/her past and shares the joy of his/her experience, he/she intends to ________________.

• inspire

• caution

• reminisce

• bring cheer

An anecdote is a story with a point which means that______________________.

• it reveals an issue

• it is easy to understand

• it reveals truth about life

• it intends to provoke laughter

Which of the following statements about anecdote is TRUE?

• Anecdote is an unusual story.

• It presents complicated story plot.

• . It deals with particular topic to talk about.

• Like other genres, it is interpreted in many ways.

What anecdote shares frightening stories of dangers that can be avoided by following regulations?

• motivation

• cautionary

• reminiscence

• entertainment

When someone shares his story to lighten people’s mood, he intends to ____.

• inspire

• enlighten

• reminisce

• bring cheer