Recount text

What is the primary purpose of a recount text?

• a) To entertain the reader with a fictional story.

• b) To persuade the reader to agree with a particular viewpoint.

• c) To describe a place or thing in detail.

• d) To retell past events or experiences in a chronological order.

Which of the following words is a common time connective used in recount texts?

• a) However

• b) Therefore

• c) Then

• d) Because

Which of the following is NOT a typical element of a recount text?

• a) Orientation

• b) Events

• c) Re-orientation

• d) Argumentation

The "Orientation" section of a recount text typically includes:

• a) A detailed analysis of the events.

• b) Background information about who, what, when, and where.

• c) A summary of the writer's main points.

• d) A call to action for the reader.

In what order are events usually presented in a recount text?

• a) In order of importance.

• b) In reverse chronological order.

• c) In a random order.

• d) In chronological order (the order in which they happened).

The "Re-orientation" section of a recount text is:

• a) Always required.

• b) Optional and may include the writer's personal comments or conclusion.

• c) Used to introduce new characters.

• d) Used to provide a summary of the main events.

What tense is primarily used in recount texts?

• a) Present tense

• b) Future tense

• c) Past tense

• d) Present perfect tense

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a good recount text?

• a) Specific details

• b) Clear organization

• c) Use of figurative language

• d) Personal involvement

A recount text is most likely to be found in:

• a) A scientific research paper.

• b) A news report about a current

  event.

• c) A personal diary entry.

• d) A persuasive essay.

What is the main difference between a recount and a narrative?

• a) A recount is always factual, while a narrative can be fictional.

• b) A recount is written in the first person, while a narrative is written in the third person.

• c) A recount aims to entertain, while a narrative aims to inform.

• d) A recount focuses on future events, while a narrative focuses on past events.