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How to write a good Personal Recount

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a personal recount?
a)
A fictional story that explores the author's imagination
b)
A persuasive essay that aims to convince the reader
c)
A factual report of historical events
d)
A written piece that narrates a first-person account of an event or experience from the author's life
2.
What is the primary purpose of a personal recount?
a)
To persuade the reader to take a specific action
b)
To engage readers by presenting a captivating narrative and offering a personal perspective on the event or experience
c)
To entertain readers with fictional stories
d)
To provide a factual account of historical events
3.
What is the purpose of using varied sentence structure in a personal recount?
a)
To persuade the reader to agree with the author's viewpoint
b)
To confuse the reader and make the recount more challenging
c)
To maintain reader engagement and create rhythm and flow
d)
To summarize the main points of the recount
4.
What is the purpose of the 'show, don't tell' technique in a personal recount?
a)
To persuade the reader to take a specific action
b)
To summarize the main points of the recount
c)
To present factual information
d)
To engage readers by allowing them to visualize the events and connect with the writer's experiences
5.
When is it appropriate to incorporate dialogue in a personal recount?
a)
When it supports the author's argument
b)
When it provides statistical data
c)
When it summarizes the main points of the recount
d)
When it brings the characters and events to life
6.
How can descriptive language be used in a personal recount?
a)
To persuade the reader to agree with the author's viewpoint
b)
To summarize the main points of the recount
c)
To present factual information
d)
To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind
7.
What is the structure of an effective personal recount?
a)
Introduction, argument, conclusion
b)
Introduction, analysis, conclusion
c)
Introduction, body, conclusion
d)
Introduction, evidence, conclusion
8.
When should flashbacks be employed in a personal recount?
a)
When they persuade the reader to take a specific action
b)
When they summarize the main points of the recount
c)
When they provide context or background information that enhances the overall understanding of the event
d)
When they introduce new characters and events
9.
How can emotions and reflections be conveyed in a personal recount?
a)
By persuading the reader to agree with the author's viewpoint
b)
By summarizing the main points of the recount
c)
By sharing personal thoughts, feelings, and reflections
d)
By presenting statistical data
10.

The (a)   should contain a comment about why this was an important or useful learning experience.

11.

Which one is NOT the kinds of Recount text ?

a)

Historical

b)

Analytical

c)

Personal

d)

Factual

12.

Their eyes widened in astonishment, jaws dropped, and hearts skipped beats as they stumbled upon the chaotic jumble of papers, toppled chairs, and scattered books. Shock engulfed them like a tidal wave, leaving them momentarily speechless.

Which scene does this describe?

a)

Students waiting for the EOY exam to start

b)

Students coming into their classroom

c)

Teachers entering the school field

d)

Parents on the way to work

13.

Which expression 'show' and not 'tells' that the person is shocked?

a)

beaming smile, ecstatic laughter, dancing in euphoria

b)

jaw dropped, eyes widened, gasped.

c)

fists clenched, face flushed, seething silence

d)

tears welled, quivering lips, choked sighs

14.

Which expression 'show' and not 'tells' that the person is sad?

a)

beaming smile, ecstatic laughter, dancing in euphoria

b)

jaw dropped, eyes widened, gasped.

c)

fists clenched, face flushed, seething silence

d)

tears welled, quivering lips, choked sighs

15.

Which expression 'show' and not 'tells' that the person is angry?

a)

beaming smile, ecstatic laughter, dancing in euphoria

b)

jaw dropped, eyes widened, gasped.

c)

fists clenched, face flushed, seething silence

d)

tears welled, quivering lips, choked sighs