Identifying Anecdotes

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

•   Humorous

• Philosophical

•   Reminiscent

• Inspirational

Anecdotes are intended to __________________.

• Make fun of the reader

• Make an essay meet the word count

• Illustrate or support a point

• Make the author sound smart

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 is the synonym of an anecdote?

• Comparison

• Foreshadowing

• Tale

• Epigraph

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

•   Philosophical

•   Cautionary

•   Inspirational

•   Humorous

When analyzing anecdotes using T.W.I.S.T., what information would be organized under the heading of "Imagery"?

• the intended response the author hopes to achieve

• the central idea; moral

• diction; word choice

• descriptive details and figurative language

When writing an anecdote, ALWAYS ____.

• start with the end result.

• start with an introduction.

• start in the middle of the action.

When writing an anecdote, write in ___ tense.

• present

• past

Which type of anecdote is used to convey a moral lesson?

• A) Humorous

• B) Inspirational

• C) Cautionary

• D) Philosophical

What is the primary purpose of an anecdote in a narrative?

• A) To entertain the reader

• B) To provide statistical data

• C) To illustrate a point

• D) To confuse the reader