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Narrative Writing

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A kind of writing that tells a story is a __________.

a)

dialogue

b)

author's purpose

c)

narrative writing

d)

conflict

2.

A person, an animal, or object that takes part in the action of a narrative is a ________.

a)

narrative writing

b)

character

c)

setting

d)

conflict

3.

The time and location in which a story takes place is the _____.

a)

plot

b)

dialogue

c)

conflict

d)

setting

4.

A problem that the characters in a fictional narrative must solve is a ________.

a)

conflict

b)

character

c)

plot

d)

dialogue

5.

What happens in the story, a sequence of events in the story is called the ___________.

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

conflict

d)

plot

6.

The exact spoken words between two characters in a story or play.

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

conflict

d)

dialogue

7.

The reason an author writes a text is the _______.

a)

dialogue

b)

plot

c)

author's purpose

d)

dialogue

8.

The first step of the writing process is called ______.

a)

planning

b)

drafting

c)

revising

d)

editing

9.

Writing the first version of a writer's work is called ______.

a)

planning

b)

drafting

c)

revising

d)

editing

10.

To make changes and corrections to a draft or other piece of writing is called _________.

a)

planning

b)

drafting

c)

revising

d)

editing

11.

To correct mistakes in grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation is called ________.

a)

planning

b)

revising

c)

drafting

d)

editing

12.

To make one's work available for others to read is called _____.

a)

drafting

b)

revising

c)

publish

d)

transition words

13.

Connecting words or phrases that enables writing to flow smoothly from one idea to the next are called ______.

a)

revising

b)

transition words

c)

editing

d)

publish

14.
_________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story.
a)
Chronological order
b)
Setting
c)
Dialogue
d)
Transition words
15.
When a main character's problem is resolved authors call that the _______________ of the story.
a)
Beginning
b)
Closure
c)
Solution
d)
Plot
16.
All of the following are elements of narrative writing except
a)
Setting
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Has a beginning, middle and an end
d)
Teaches the reader something new
17.
True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
An example of a transition word is
a)
Can't
b)
Freezing
c)
Next
d)
Difficult
19.
A concluding statement is important because
a)
It gives information
b)
It conveys thoughts and ideas
c)
It provides closure to the end of the story
d)
It supports analysis and reflection
20.
True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story.
a)
False
b)
True
21.
An example of a sensory detail is
a)
Rattling thunder and lightening flashes
b)
Talking
c)
A magic wand
d)
Happy
22.
True or False.  A narrative must have characters.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
What are ALL the senses?
a)
hearing, seeing, smelling, touching, tasting
b)
smelling, touching, tasting
c)
hearing, seeing, touching, smelling
d)
hot, cold, warm, cool
24.
The person telling the story
a)
narrative
b)
narrator
c)
1st person
d)
third person 
25.

In this element of plot, the author introduces the characters and setting...

a)

Resolution

b)

Climax

c)

Exposition

d)

Rising Action

26.
Climax is... 
a)
Events that make up a story
b)
The turning point for the protagonist
c)
setting and characters
d)
the solution to the problem
27.

The rising action of a story is

a)

at the end of the story.

b)

3 or 4 events that build suspense about the conflict.

c)

the message the author shares with the reader.

d)

the characters' dialogue.

28.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The theme of a story is 
a)
the message or moral the author presents. 
b)
the characters and their relationship.
c)
another word for setting.
d)
the words the characters say.
29.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its...
a)
character.
b)
beginning.
c)
resolution.
30.
What is the point of view that a personal narrative uses?
a)
3rd person view
b)
bird's eye view
bird's eye view
c)
1st person view
d)
narrator's view
31.
A personal narrative is about...
a)
someone else's life
b)
a small moment in your life
c)
a bird's eye view
d)
your family
32.
A personal narrative should not show any of your emotions.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
A personal narrative should NOT include
a)
your emotions
b)
good details
c)
only one detail
d)
a setting
34.
A personal narrative does not necessarily need a beginning, middle and end.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
A personal narrative should be about an important...
a)
event in history
b)
a song that you like
c)
time in your life
d)
your family's memories
36.
A personal narrative uses words like...
a)
he, she, them, they
b)
I, me, my mine, myself
37.

Which of the following dialogue is written correctly?

a)

"i do not like snakes," Grandma muttered.

b)

"I do not like snakes?" Grandma muttered.

c)

"I do not like snakes," Grandma muttered.

d)

"I do not approve of snakes," Grandma muttered

38.

The person, animals, and things participating in a story

a)

setting

b)

plot

c)

characters

d)

antagonist

39.

Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays?

a)

Because it is fun

b)

They "paint a picture" for our readers

c)

Because my teacher told me to

d)

I do not know

40.

What is narrative writing?

a)

A paper done with research and facts

b)

A story about myself

c)

A true story written about another person

d)

Fictional story with a problem, events, and a solution

41.

Narrative writing tells a story to ........... the reader.

a)

persuade

b)

entertain

c)

inform

d)

dismiss

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