Narrative Writing

What is the main idea of the story 'My Bicycle Accident'?

• A time when I bought a new bike

• A time when I was hurt in a bike accident

• A time when I won a bike race

• A time when I learned how to ride a bike

Which point of view is the story "My Bicycle Accident" told from?

• First Person

• Third Person

• Second Person

• From the kid's point of view

Answer explanation

The story 'My Bicycle Accident' is told from the First Person point of view, where the narrator is directly involved in the events.

What order should events be told in narrative writing?

• By introducing characters

• Biographical

• Order of importance

• Chronological

Answer explanation

In narrative writing, events should be told in chronological order to maintain a logical sequence of events.

What does a narrative do?

• Makes an argument

• Tells a story

• Describes something in detail

• Provides information

What part of a narrative does the author set the scene and cast the characters for the reader?

• resolution (end)

• complication (middle)

• orientation (beginning)

• flatulation (throughout the whole story)

What is the purpose of a narrative?

• To convince the reader or listener to take action

• To inform the reader or listener

• To entertain the reader or listener

• To confuse the reader or listener

What two other names for narrative writing?

• creative writing

• storytelling

• informational article

• entertainment stories

True or False: Narratives can be both fiction or non-fiction.

• True

• False

Select all examples of narrative writing.

• short story

• picture book

• novel

• folktale

• newspaper article

What is a specific category of a narrative called? (ex. fantasy, adventure, romance)

• category

• genre

• type

• sub-genre