Crafting an Effective Personal Narrative Essay

What is a personal narrative primarily about?

• A fictional story

• A biography of someone else

• An autobiographical story about the writer

• A historical event

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Which point of view should be used in a personal narrative?

• First person

• Omniscient

• Third person

• Second person

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What is the common order used to arrange events in a personal narrative?

• Alphabetical order

• Chronological order

• Random order

• Reverse order

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Why is it important to include thoughts and feelings in a personal narrative?

• To make it longer

• To add unnecessary details

• To make it more personal and interesting

• To confuse the reader

What should you do first when starting to write a personal narrative?

• Brainstorm ideas

• Write the conclusion

• Submit the essay

• Edit the draft

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What is a good question to ask yourself during brainstorming?

• What did I eat for breakfast?

• Did the experience make me stronger?

• What is my favorite color?

• Where do I want to travel?

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What is the purpose of a graphic organizer in writing a personal narrative?

• To check for spelling errors

• To write the final draft

• To organize narrative thoughts and details

• To draw pictures

What should the introduction of a personal narrative do?

• Hook the reader's attention

• List all the characters

• Summarize the entire essay

• Explain the conclusion

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Why is it important to read your rough draft aloud?

• To memorize it

• To entertain yourself

• To find mistakes and improve clarity

• To make it sound like a speech

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What should you do if you can't submit your essay on the due date?

• Submit it in pencil

• Ignore the deadline

• Email it or have someone bring it to school

• Submit it late without any explanation

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