Anecdote

A very short story that is significant to the topic at hand; usually adding personal knowledge or experience to the topic.

• Anecdote

• Extraneous

• Incoherent

• dexterous

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

This type of anecdote presents humor related to the topic you’re writing about.

•   Humorous

• Philosophical

•   Reminiscent

• Inspirational

This kind of anecdote is used to nurture hope or other positive emotions in the readers.

•   Philosophical

•   Cautionary

•   Inspirational

•   Humorous

This kind of anecdotes warns others about the perils of negative consequences surrounding the topic at hand.

•   Reminiscent

• Cautionary

• Humorous

•   Inspirational

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.

A story that involves a recollection of something general about the past or a specific event.

• Inspirational

• Cautionary

•   Philosophical

•   Reminiscent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

• tale

• fable

• legend

• anecdote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

a brief amusing story

• anecdote

• dexterous

• extraneous

• incoherent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• opinions

• personal experiences

• plans and dreams in life

• biography of other people

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3