WorksheetsThe Power of Personal Narrative
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the intended meaning of marked you in this passage
left an impression on you
singled you out
made you noticeable
What is the most likely reason the speaker chose to begin his presentation with this quote?
to hook the audience's attention and hint at the ideas in his presentation
to offer an example of personal narrative and show why it is powerful
to recognize an important mentor in the speaker's life
Which statement best paraphrases the meaning of "these marks determine...what you are equipped to say with passion and authority."
Your best stories and ideas come from your experiences that had a strong impression on you.
A good story will stand out because it is well told and emotional.
If you tell stories with enthusiasm, then people will see you as important and knowledgeable.
Which statement best summarizes this quote?
Personal narrative is an important skill to develop in your life.
Telling your story helps you live with more purpose and motivation.
Stories will guide you through the tough times and help you celebrate the good times.
What is the purpose of this quote?
It is a detail the speaker offers to support his main idea.
It is a hook the speaker uses to grab the audience's attention.
It is the speaker's purpose for the presentation.
This is Jensen's first building block of a personal narrative.
What does he mean?
Think about the goals that are important to you and set out to achieve them.
Consider the times that you felt great emotion in order to remember them more clearly.
Look for the experiences that had a great impression on you and use them as a guide.
This is Jensen's second building block of personal narrative.
What are the benefits of this?
People who tell better stories are more interesting, engaging, and motivated.
People who have shared stories are more bonded, centered, and resilient.
People who tell stories with their families are more loving, caring, and joyful.
This is Jensen's third building block of personal narrative.
What do mentors help you do?
Mentors help you reflect on your life and see things from new perspectives.
Mentors guide you towards finding your personal narrative and life mission.
Mentors show you that you are the hero of your own story.
What does Jensen believe
finding your mark
telling personal stories
and finding mentors
can help you to do?
Find stories that connect with you so that you can tell them in a way that only you can.
Tell stories to people who are important to you to help them find their purpose in life.
Which statement best expresses
the power of personal narrative?
Finding your personal narrative will lead to success in film making by choosing meaningful projects.
Finding your personal narrative allows you to make your mark and become a mentor capable of motivating others.
Finding your own personal narrative will help you to become more resilient and passionate in life.
