Conditional Mood in Narrative Reflection

The video tutorial explains how to use the conditional mood to enhance character reflection in narratives. It begins with an introduction to the concept and a review of the writing process. The tutorial then delves into the importance of tone and dialogue, followed by a detailed explanation of the conditional mood, including examples. It demonstrates how to apply this mood to enhance character reflection, using practical examples. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps involved in incorporating the conditional mood into writing.

What is the primary focus of the lesson on conditional mood?

• To add more dialogue

• To change the story's setting

• To enhance character reflection

• To introduce new characters

How does an author's choice of words affect a story?

• It changes the story's genre

• It determines the length of the story

• It sets the tone of the story

• It decides the number of characters

What is the structure of a conditional mood sentence?

• It begins with 'if' and includes a condition

• It ends with 'therefore' and provides a conclusion

• It starts with 'because' and gives a reason

• It starts with 'when' and ends with a question

In the example, 'If I had known you would be visiting, I would have cleaned my house,' what is the condition?

• The visit being known

• The house being clean

• The reason for the visit

• The time of the visit

What is a good narrative moment to use the conditional mood?

• When a character is making a decision

• When a character is describing the setting

• When a character is introducing themselves

• When a character is reflecting on a past decision

What is the first step in using the conditional mood to enhance reflection?

• Add more characters

• Reread your story draft

• Change the story's setting

• Write a new draft

What tone did the story have after close reading?

• Scary

• Excited

• Melancholy

• Happy

What did Mrs. Somers wish she had done differently?

• Kept the money she and her husband had

• Changed her job

• Bought a new house

• Traveled more

How does the conditional mood enhance Mrs. Somers' reflection?

• By enhancing the melancholy tone

• By making it more mysterious

• By adding a hopeful tone

• By making it more humorous

What is the final step in the writing process mentioned in the lesson?

• Drafting

• Editing and publishing

• Brainstorming

• Character development