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Narrative and Descriptive Writing Techniques

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Narrative and Descriptive Writing Techniques
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which technique is essential for effectively establishing the setting in a narrative?

Dialogue techniques

Descriptive imagery

Plot twists

Character development

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of analyzing opening lines from various texts during the library activity?

To determine the author's biography.

To summarize the entire text.

To identify the publication date of the text.

To understand effective story openings and improve writing skills

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What principle is emphasized regarding characterization in storytelling?

Just Show

Show, Don't Tell

Direct Vocabulary

Only Tell

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sensory detail is highlighted as important for creating vivid imagery in writing?

Auditory imagery

Tactile imagery

All of the answers

Olfactory imagery

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the significance of using a mix of direct and indirect characterization in storytelling?

It simplifies character development by relying solely on dialogue.

It eliminates the need for any background information on characters.

It focuses only on the physical appearance of characters.

It makes characters more relatable and engaging by showing their traits through actions and interactions apart from giving us the an idea about.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the final takeaway regarding writing effective narratives?

Avoid any emotional connection with the audience.

Incorporate descriptive details and engage the reader

Focus solely on complex vocabulary and sentence structure.

Ensure the narrative has no clear plot or direction.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

7.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In narrative writing, the use of ________ details helps to create a vivid atmosphere and immerse the reader in the setting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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