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Narrative Argument

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is an example of a proper MLA formatted Heading

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

The counterclaim of an argument recognizes the opponent's viewpoint.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

An exposition is...

a)

when all loose ends of the narrative are tied up before the resolution.

b)

The part of a narrative in which important background is revealed.

c)

where the action takes place before the climax.

d)

The highest point of suspense or action in a narrative.

4.

Looking through the narrative argument lense, one could consider the argument in Miracle to be...

a)

When the two players fight on the ice.

b)

The Soviet Team versus the USA Team

c)

MBSID versus Miracle

d)

All of the above

5.

An example of a similarity between MBSID and Miracle could be that

a)

the odds were against the Patriots, similar to USA's Hockey Team.

b)

Herb Brooks was just like Sam Meeker

c)

The Soviets were just like the Loyalists, they both won.

d)

They both took place during winter.

6.

Textual Evidence/Support is needed in an argument in order to back up the ___________ of an essay.

a)

counter argument

b)

claim

c)

conclusion

d)

hook

7.

The Header in MLA format should look like this...

a)

Doe 1

b)

1 Doe

c)

DOE 1

d)

John Doe1

8.

Which is the best example of a claim?

a)

Many agree that the Soviets are an undefeated team and may have the upper hand.

b)

"Why should we pay taxes to a King 3,000 miles away?" (Collier and Collier 7).

c)

Tim didn't know what side to choose because he could see both points of view.

d)

The Soviet Hockey Team is a better team overall because they have a distinct disciplined technique and have been playing together for ten years.

9.

A hook is needed right from the beginning to grab your audience's attention.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which would be considered a rebuttal?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

MBSID is considered a Narrative Argument blended genre because

a)

It weaves historical fiction and a true biography together.

b)

it focuses on a story but highlights the arguments between Sam and Father.

c)

it uses both a plot-style narrative and a claim to create an argument.

d)

It is a story that covers all the battles in the Revolutionary War.

12.

The following evidence is cited in proper MLA format. "Sir, it's worth dying to be free" (Collier and Collier 7).

a)

True

b)

False

13.

In order to decide the point of view of a narrative/argument, the author must consider the ________________ first.

a)

rebuttal

b)

point of view

c)

characters

d)

audience

14.

In MLA format, the title of the essay should look like this...

a)
b)
c)

John Doe, Title

d)

None of the above

15.

The following excerpt is in which point of view?

a)

first person

b)

second person

c)

third person limited

d)

third person omniscient

16.

A works cited page goes at the end of your essay to show a formatted list of all the sources that you cited.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The following is an example of an ___________ because it references another piece of literature, text, or film.


Her smile was like kryptonite to me.

a)

personification

b)

allusion

c)

claim

d)

imagery

18.

A contrast is a comparison between two things in order to show their differences.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

To incorporate is to

a)

reveal

b)

include within something larger; to mix.

c)

to show the similarities between two things.

d)

distinguish

20.

In order to decide the point of view of a narrative/argument, the author must consider the ________________ first.

a)

main characters

b)

counter-claim

c)

hook

d)

audience