Literary Present Tense

Which tense is always used when summarizing the actions in a novel?

• Past.

• Literary.

• Present.

• Future.

Future.

• It is the verb tense writers should use when writing about any artistic work such as books or films.

• It is the verb tense writers should use first when changing tenses within their writing.

• It is the verb tense writers should use when writing about the past.

• It is the verb tense writers should use when writing an autobiographical or biographical story.

The following sentences are from a student's rough draft essay. She needs to revise her writing to use literary present tense.

Ralph and Piggy are two of the main characters in Lord of the Flies. The final confrontation involving them was a turning point in the book. It signaled the end of any civil behavior.

What is the best revision?

• Ralph and Piggy were two of the main characters in Lord of the Flies. The final confrontation involving them was a turning point in the book. It signaled the end of any civil behavior.

• Ralph and Piggy are two of the main characters in Lord of the Flies. The final confrontation involving them was a turning point in the book. It signals the end of any civil behavior.

• Ralph and Piggy are two of the main characters in Lord of the Flies. The final confrontation involving them is a turning point in the book. It signaled the end of any civil behavior.

• Ralph and Piggy are two of the main characters in Lord of the Flies. The final confrontation involving them is a turning point in the book. It signals the end of any civil behavior.

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The following sentence is from a student's rough draft essay. This student needs to correct the sentence for literary present tense.

The historical fiction story took place in ancient Rome and followed the character's family through several generations.

Which sentence is the best revision?

• The historical fiction story takes place in ancient Rome and followed the character's family through several generations.

• The historical fiction story will take place in ancient Rome and followed the character's family through several generations.

• The historical fiction story took place in ancient Rome and follow the character's family through several generations.

• The historical fiction story takes place in ancient Rome and follows the character's family through several generations.

The following sentences are from a student's rough draft essay. He needs to revise his writing to use literary present tense.

My favorite show when I was young was Little Bear. The main character had so many fun adventures with his friends. They were always outside and doing fun things.

What is the BEST revision?

• My favorite show when I was young is Little Bear. The main character had so many fun adventures with his friends. They are always outside and doing fun things.

• My favorite show when I was young was Little Bear. The main character had so many fun adventures with his friends. They is always outside and to do fun things.

• My favorite show when I were young is Little Bear. The main character had so many fun adventures with his friends. They were always outside and doing fun things.

• My favorite show when I was young is Little Bear. The main character has so many fun adventures with his friends. They are always outside and doing fun things.

The following sentence is from a student's rough draft essay. This student needs to correct the sentence for literary present tense. Which sentence is the best revision?

When Prim was selected as District 12's Hunger Games tribute, Katniss immediately volunteered herself as tribute to save her sister's life.

• When Prim is selected as District 12’s Hunger Games tribute, Katniss immediately volunteers herself as tribute to save her sister’s life.

• When Prim was selected as District 12’s Hunger Games tribute, Katniss immediately volunteers herself as tribute to save her sister’s life.

• When Prim has been selected as District 12’s Hunger Games tribute, Katniss has immediately volunteered herself as tribute to save her sister’s life.

• When Prim is selected as District 12’s Hunger Games tribute, Katniss immediately volunteered herself as tribute to save her sister’s life.

The following is from a student's rough draft essay. She needs to revise her writing to use literary present tense. What is the best revision?

In the novel, Mrs. Mallory sees her returning son and, in her excitement, twisted her ankle rather badly. Her sister calls the doctor immediately.

• Keep as is.

• In the novel, Mrs. Mallory has seen her returning son and, in her excitement, twists her ankle rather badly. Her sister calls the doctor immediately.

• In the novel, Mrs. Mallory sees her returning son and, in her excitement, twists her ankle rather badly. Her sister calls the doctor immediately.

• In the novel, Mrs. Mallory sees her returning son and, in her excitement, twisted her ankle rather badly. Her sister called the doctor immediately.

The following is from a student's rough draft essay. She needs to revise her writing to use literary present tense. What is the best revision?

In The Hunger Games, when Katniss visited the mayor’s daughter, she received a Mockingjay pin, which she later wore as a symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol.

• Keep as is.

• In The Hunger Games, when Katniss visits the mayor’s daughter, she receives a Mockingjay pin, which she later wears as a symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol.

• In The Hunger Games, when Katniss visits the mayor’s daughter, she received a Mockingjay pin, which she later wore as a symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol.

• In The Hunger Games, when Katniss visited the mayor’s daughter, she receives a Mockingjay pin, which she later wear as a symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol.

The following is from a student's rough draft essay. She needs to revise her writing to use literary present tense. What is the best revision?

At the start of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry finds out he is a wizard. One of his first stops was Diagon Alley, where he visited the wizard bank and purchased items for school.

• Leave as is.

• At the start of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry finds out he is a wizard. One of his first stops was Diagon Alley, where he has visited the wizard bank and purchases items for school.

• At the start of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry finds out he is a wizard. One of his first stops is Diagon Alley, where he visits the wizard bank and purchases items for school.

• At the start of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry found out he was a wizard. One of his first stops was Diagon Alley, where he visited the wizard bank and purchased items for school.

The following is from a student's rough draft essay. He needs to revise his writing to use literary present tense. What is the best revision?

At the end of Of Mice and Men, Lennie sees an enormous rabbit that chastises him, making him think of George.

• Keep as is.

• At the end of Of Mice and Men, Lennie saw an enormous rabbit that chastised him and made him think of George.

• At the end of Of Mice and Men, Lennie saw an enormous rabbit that chastises him, making him think of George.

• At the end of Of Mice and Men, Lennie sees an enormous rabbit that chastises him and made him think of George.