Understanding Narrative Writing

What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

• To explain a process

• To persuade the reader

• To tell a story

• To compare two topics

Which of the following is NOT an element of narrative writing?

• Setting

• Plot

• Thesis statement

• Characters

The setting of a story refers to:

• The moral of the story

• Where and when the story takes place

• The conflict between characters

• The lesson learned at the end

What is the climax of a story?

• The introduction of characters

• The most exciting or intense part of the story

• The ending of the story

• The description of the setting

Which sentence shows rather than tells emotion?

• She was very scared.

• Fear gripped her as her hands trembled.

• She did not like the dark.

• She felt nervous.

A narrative hook is used to:

• Introduce the author

• Make the reader laugh

• Grab the reader’s attention at the beginning of the story

• Explain the moral of the story

What is first-person point of view?

• The narrator is a character in the story, using "I" and "we"

• The narrator is outside the story, using "he" and "she"

• The story is told by multiple characters

• The narrator is unknown

What does "show, don’t tell" mean in narrative writing?

• Describe actions and feelings instead of stating them directly

• Only use dialogue

• Avoid using adjectives

• Write in short sentences

Which of the following sentences is an example of imagery?

• The stars shone brightly, lighting up the dark sky.

• There were stars in the sky.

• She looked at the stars.

• The sky was dark.

What is the resolution of a story?

• The ending where conflicts are solved

• The introduction of the characters

• The problem of the story

• The rising action