Why are temporal words crucial in writing?

Using Temporal Words in Dialogue

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English
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5th - 6th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are used to describe characters.
They make sentences longer.
They show changes in time and connect ideas.
They help in creating suspense.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a temporal word?
Quickly
Beautifully
After
Loudly
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of starting sentences with temporal words?
It makes the text more confusing.
It helps in creating a sequence and showing time changes.
It reduces the number of sentences.
It makes the text more humorous.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which temporal word can be used to start a sentence?
Quickly
Beautifully
Finally
Loudly
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main issue with the initial story without temporal words?
It had too many characters.
It was too long.
It was written in a foreign language.
It was repetitive and lacked flow.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does adding temporal words improve a story?
It makes the story more colorful.
It adds more characters.
It enhances clarity and flow.
It increases the word count.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of temporal words in a narrative?
To describe characters.
To create a timeline and connect events.
To add humor.
To increase suspense.
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