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Narrative Writing Final Checkpoint

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a narrative?
a)
A story
b)
Poetry
c)
A biography
d)
A research project
2.
_________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story.
a)
Chronological order
b)
Setting
c)
Dialogue
d)
Transition words
3.
Dialogue is 
a)
Action at the end of the story
b)
The conversation between characters
c)
Authors point of view
d)
Chronological order
4.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
5.
What is the purpose of a narrative?
a)
To give the reader information
b)
To persuade readers
c)
To tell a story
d)
To describe characters
6.

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

7.

What is the first step of the writing process?

a)

Writing a rough draft

b)

Brainstorming/Prewriting

c)

Revising/Editing

d)

Writing a final draft/Publish

8.

Why do we need to brainstorm before writing a narrative essay?

a)

Because it is fun

b)

It helps us organize our thoughts and ideas before writing.

c)

It is the last step before producing a final draft

d)

I do not know

9.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The plot of a story includes...
a)
the different ending. 
b)
the five parts of a story- the events that take place.
c)
only the conflict.
d)
the author's biography.
10.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The conflict of a story is the...
a)
characters. 
b)
setting.
c)
narrator.
d)
problem the character faces.
11.
Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The protagonist of a story is...
a)
where the story happens. 
b)
the main character. 
c)
the exposition.
d)
the resolution.
12.

All narratives have.......

Choose all correct answers

a)

questions you need to answer

b)

settings, characters

c)

just point of view

d)

point of view and plot

13.

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

a)

Resolution

b)

Climax

c)

Exposition

d)

Rising Action

14.

Man versus self is an __________ conflict

a)

internal

b)

external

15.
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
a)
climax
b)
conflict
c)
character
d)
chapter
16.
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
17.
True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story.
a)
False
b)
True
18.

What are the five (5) senses?

a)

hearing, seeing, smelling, touching, tasting

b)

smelling, touching, tasting, sensing, breathing

c)

hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, looking

d)

hot, cold, warm, cool, lukewarm

19.
True or false:
A narrative piece of writing is always written in first person.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The story is told by a narrator who is not a character in the story.
a)
First Person Point of View
b)
Narrator
c)
Third Person Point of View
d)
Narrative
21.
Fiction or non-fiction writing that tells a story.
a)
Descriptive Writing
b)
Expository Writing
c)
Narrator
d)
Narrative Writing
22.
Opening of the story; author describes the setting, gives background info & intros characters.
a)
Narrator
b)
Conflict
c)
Exposition
d)
Setting
23.
An example of a transition word is
a)
Can't
b)
Freezing
c)
Next
d)
Difficult
24.
An example of a sensory detail is
a)
Rattling thunder and lightening flashes
b)
Talking
c)
A magic wand
d)
Happy
25.
The person telling the story
a)
narrative
b)
narrator
c)
1st person
d)
third person 
26.
the story is told by a narrator who is not a character in the story
a)
narrative
b)
narrator
c)
1st person
d)
third person 
27.

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

28.

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

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

conflict

d)

plot

29.

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

a)

character

b)

setting

c)

conflict

d)

dialogue

30.

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

a)

planning

b)

drafting

c)

revising

d)

editing

31.

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

a)

planning

b)

drafting

c)

revising

d)

editing

32.

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

a)

planning

b)

revising

c)

drafting

d)

editing

33.

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

a)

drafting

b)

revising

c)

publish

d)

transition words

34.

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

35.

This person is the main character of your story. He or she has a CLEAR goal to accomplish or a conflict to overcome

a)

Central Character

b)

Protagonist

c)

Antagonist

d)

Minor Character

36.

This person, place, thing, or situation stands between the main character and their ultimate goal.

a)

Minor Character

b)

Antagonist

c)

Protagonist

37.

______________ drives the story. It creates tension and builds suspense.

a)

Setting

b)

Plot

c)

Conflict

38.

Fill in the blanks.

_______ I went to the store and _______ I made dinner.

a)

After, third

b)

First, then

c)

Next, second

d)

Second, next

39.

Why is it important to use transition words/phrases in our narrative essays?

a)

To confuse the reader

b)

We don't need to use transition words in a narrative essay

c)

I have no idea

d)

It helps make the sequence of events make sense/ go in order

40.

What is a rising action?

a)

A series of events that follow after the climax

b)

The introduction of characters

c)

The most exciting part of a story

d)

A series of events that build suspense

41.

Which are examples of narratives?

a)

Fairy tales

b)

Crime Fiction

c)

Adventure stories

d)

All of the above

42.

The falling action occurs...

a)

After the orientation

b)

After the climax

c)

Before the Climax

43.
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.
44.
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
45.
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
46.
A personal narrative should be written...
a)
story form
b)
in letter form
c)
with text fearuresby someone else
d)
as a poem
47.
A personal narrative should not show any of your emotions.
a)
True
b)
False
48.
A personal narrative should NOT include
a)
your emotions
b)
good details
c)
only one detail
d)
a setting
49.
A personal narrative does not necessarily need a beginning, middle and end.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
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
51.
A personal narrative uses words like...
a)
he, she, them, they
b)
I, me, my mine, myself
52.
A personal narrative should not show any of your emotions.
a)
True
b)
False
53.

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

54.

When the personal pronouns, I, me, my, and we are used, the point of view is

a)

second person

b)

third person limited

c)

third person omniscient

d)

first person

e)

none of the above

55.

The diagram represents the beginning, middle, conflict, resolution, and solution. These are known as the ______________ in a narrative?

a)

theme

b)

setting

c)

characterization

d)

plot events

56.

LITERARY TERMS

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

a)

"I'm just going for a drive," Carlos said.

b)

Sheila snatched her keys from him.

c)

He spun and stormed out of the house.

d)

Carlos was furious.

57.

LITERARY TERMS

Conflicts can be external, when a character struggles against some outside force like another character, society as a whole, or some natural force, or (a)   , when a character struggles between opposing needs, desires, or emotions.

58.

A brief description of a story or other text is a

a)

paragraph

b)

summary

c)

short story

d)

children's book

59.

The fiction genre that takes place in the past and is based on a real event in history is

a)

science fiction

b)

historical fiction

c)

fantasy

d)

narrative

60.

A fictional story that could have taken place is known as

a)

fantasy

b)

science fiction

c)

realistic fiction

d)

personal narrative

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