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Writing Stories

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You should divide your story into clear paragraphs.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

You should use your senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to make the story more interesting.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

Your story should have a clear beginning, middle and end.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Why do people write stories?

a)

because their teacher told them to

b)

It is a fun way of using imagination

c)

because it is boring

5.

What is narrative writing?

a)

Writing to share your opinion

b)

Writing to explain something

c)

Writing to tell a story

6.

You have read the passage adapted from “The First Night at Sea,” which focuses on the narrator’s first night aboard a sailboat on a two-year journey. Write a continuation of the passage that describes what happens next. Be sure to use what you have learned about the setting, characters, and plot of the passage. Which type of writing is the prompt asking you to do?

a)

Narrative

b)

Informative

c)

Argumentative

7.

A piece of writing that describes an incident and includes a personal response to and reflection on the event.

a)

Fiction

b)

Narrative

c)

Nonfiction

d)

Memoir

8.

an essay that includes a story about a personal experience told from the author or narrator's perspective

a)

argumentative

b)

persausive

c)

informative

d)

narrative

9.

You have read the passage “Taco Head,” a story about a student who struggles with their identity and culture during lunch at school. Write an alternative ending about the narrated events in the story to show how the main character stands up to their bullies. Provide key details and examples from the passage to support your writing.

Which type of writing is the prompt asking you to do?

a)

Argumentative

b)

Informative

c)

Narrative

10.

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

11.

Personal narratives are usually written with a:

a)

First-person point of view

b)

Second-person point of view

c)

Third-person point of view

12.

Every story needs a

a)

dragon

b)

monster

c)

alien

d)

problem

13.

What is the importance of developing eerie settings in a scary story?

a)

Eerie settings in a scary story help to make the reader feel more comfortable.

b)

Eerie settings in a scary story create suspense, mystery, and unease.

c)

Eerie settings in a scary story make the reader bored.

d)

Eerie settings in a scary story provide a sense of wonder and curiosity.

14.

How can you craft believable and terrifying characters in a scary story?

a)

Crafting believable and terrifying characters in a scary story involves revealing all the character's secrets and motivations upfront.

b)

Crafting believable and terrifying characters in a scary story involves using predictable character traits.

c)

Crafting believable and terrifying characters in a scary story involves developing detailed backstories, creating physical descriptions that evoke fear, giving distinct personalities, using vivid language, incorporating elements of the unknown, and building suspense.

d)

Crafting believable and terrifying characters in a scary story involves focusing solely on physical appearance and neglecting personality.

15.

Why is descriptive language important in evoking fear in a scary story?

a)

Descriptive language is not important in evoking fear in a scary story.

b)

Descriptive language can distract readers from feeling scared.

c)

Scary stories can be effective without the use of descriptive language.

d)

Descriptive language helps create vivid imagery and build suspense.

16.

What is the purpose of a story's setting?

a)

To provide a backdrop for the action

b)

To confuse the reader

c)

To introduce the main character

d)

To summarize the plot

17.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-developed character in a story?

a)

They have no flaws

b)

They are unpredictable

c)

They have a clear motivation

d)

They are always happy

18.

What is the climax of a story?

a)

The beginning of the story

b)

The introduction of the main character

c)

The turning point of the story

d)

The resolution of the story

19.

Why is dialogue important in a story?

a)

It slows down the pace

b)

It reveals character traits

c)

It confuses the reader

d)

It provides unnecessary details

20.

What is a theme in literature?

a)

The main character's name

b)

The setting of the story

c)

The underlying message or lesson

d)

The author's biography

21.

Which point of view uses 'I' and 'we'?

a)

First-person

b)

Second-person

c)

Third-person

d)

Omniscient

22.

What is the role of conflict in a story?

a)

To make the story boring

b)

To create tension and interest

c)

To provide a happy ending

d)

To introduce new characters

23.

What is foreshadowing in a story?

a)

A direct statement of the ending

b)

Hints or clues about what will happen later

c)

A summary of past events

d)

A description of the setting

24.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

a)

The sun smiled down on us

b)

The cat meowed loudly

c)

The tree was tall

d)

The river flowed gently

25.

What is the purpose of a story's resolution?

a)

To introduce the main conflict

b)

To develop the characters

c)

To tie up loose ends and conclude the story

d)

To describe the setting