Narrative Writing for Second Graders: Master the Art of Storytelling

Question 1

Which sentence makes you want to keep reading a story?

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Once upon a time, a brave knight lived in a faraway castle.

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The sun was shining brightly in the sky.

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I woke up feeling tired and grumpy.

Question 2

Which part of a story tells what happens first?

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Beginning

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Middle

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End

Question 3

Which sentence is written correctly?

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The cat was sleeping on the bed, purring softly.

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The cat was sleeping on the bed purring softly.

Question 4

What kind of writing tells a true story?

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Nonfiction

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Fiction

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Poetry

Question 5

What is the main reason we use talking in a story?

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To move the story forward

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To describe the story's setting

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To bring in new characters

Question 6

Which of these is NOT an important part of a story?

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Meaning

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Setting

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Plot

Question 7

Which of these is NOT an important part of a story?

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Opinion

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Characters

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Setting

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Problem

Question 8

Which sentence best describes the middle of a story?

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The characters face challenges and work to solve the problem.

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The problem is introduced and the characters meet.

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The story comes to a close and the problem is solved.

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The characters are introduced and the setting is described.

Question 9

What is the purpose of the ending of a story?

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To solve the problem and wrap up the story

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To introduce the characters and setting

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To present the main problem

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To create suspense and make the reader wonder

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a type of character in a story?

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Narrator

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Main character

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Opposing character

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Supporting character

Question 11

What is the reason for using sensory details in a story?

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To help the reader feel like they are in the story

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To make the story pretty

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To provide information about the setting

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To make the reader laugh

Question 12

Which of these is a good way to end a story?

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Tie up loose ends and solve the problem

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Introduce a new problem

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Leave the reader hanging

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Summarize everything that happened

Question 13

What is the correct order for the parts of a story?

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Start, Middle, End

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Middle, Start, End

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End, Middle, Start

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Start, End, Middle

Question 14

Which part is NOT always found in a story?

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A lesson or message

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Characters

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Setting

Question 15

What is the first step in writing a story?

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Brainstorming ideas

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Writing a draft

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Editing and revising

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Publishing

Question 16

What is the main purpose of the middle paragraphs in a story?

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Build suspense and conflict

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Introduce the problem

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Reveal the resolution

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Summarize the story

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an element of a story?

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Mood

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Characters

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Setting

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Theme

Question 18

What is the purpose of writing a draft?

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To get your ideas down on paper

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To make the story perfect

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To share with your friends

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To complete the writing process

Question 19

Which part of a story introduces the characters and the setting?

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Beginning

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Middle

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End

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Resolution

Question 20

Why is it important to use descriptive language when writing?

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It helps the reader see the story in their mind.

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It makes the writing sound more fancy.

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It shows how smart the writer is.

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It makes the story more confusing.

Question 21

What is a good way to keep track of your ideas when writing a story?

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Write them down in a notebook.

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Draw a picture of them.

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Tell them to a friend.

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Don't worry about it, just write whatever comes to mind.

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a good way to describe a character?

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Tell their name.

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Tell what they look like.

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Tell what they do.

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Tell what they're like.

Question 23

What is the most exciting part of a story called?

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The climax

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The beginning

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The end

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The resolution

Question 24

What is the first step in the writing process?

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Making a plan for your story

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Writing the first draft

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Editing and revising your story

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Publishing your story

Question 25

Before you start writing a story, what's the first thing you should do?

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Make a plan for your story

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Start writing right away

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Draw a picture of your story

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Read a story

Question 26

Which of these comes first in a story?

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Beginning

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Middle

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End

Question 27

Which of these is an example of using describing words?

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The car was blue.

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The car was speeding down the highway.

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The car was a 2023 model.

Question 28

What does a plot diagram show?

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The main parts of the story

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Who the characters are

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Where the story is

Question 29

What's the difference between a character and a setting?

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A character is a person or animal, and a setting is where the story happens.

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A character is the main event of a story, and a setting is where the story happens.

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A character is the theme of a story, and a setting is where the story happens.

Question 30

Why is it important to use proper grammar and punctuation in a story?

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It makes the story easier to read and understand.

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It shows that the author is smart.

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It makes the story more fun to read.

Question 31

What is the first part of a story where we learn about the characters, setting, and problem?

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Beginning

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Middle

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End

Question 32

Which writing technique involves creating an organized plan before writing?

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Outlining

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Freewriting

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Revising

Question 33

What is the main purpose of narrative writing?

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To entertain the reader

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To inform the reader

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To persuade the reader

Question 34

The first step in writing a story is called what?

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Thinking about your story

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Publishing your story

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Editing your story

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Illustrating your story

Question 35

What's the best way to tell your readers about your characters?

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Use words that describe how they look and what they do

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Only use words that describe how they look

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Only use words that describe what they do

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Only use their names

Question 36

What's the difference between a draft and a final copy?

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A draft is your first try, while a final copy is your best try.

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A draft is your final copy, while a final copy is your first try.

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There is no difference between a draft and a final copy.

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A final copy is a draft, while a draft is a final copy.

Question 37

What is the purpose of the ending in a story?

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To finish the story

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To start a new story

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To make the reader confused

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To teach a lesson

Question 38

What should you do to make your story more interesting?

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Use words that describe

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Use big words

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Use long sentences

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Use short paragraphs

Question 39

What should you do before you begin writing a story?

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Plan your story

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Write your first draft

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Revise and edit

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Publish your story

Question 40

What is the first thing writers should do when writing a story?

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Think about ideas

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Write the story

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Edit the story

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Share the story

Question 41

What is the purpose of the first sentence in a story?

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To grab the reader's attention

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To introduce the characters

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To set the setting

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To resolve the conflict

Question 42

Which of the following makes a strong character?

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Having a clear reason for doing things

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Being flat and one-dimensional

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Always making the right decisions

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Being completely unrealistic

Question 43

What is the difference between dialogue and narration?

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Dialogue is written as a conversation, while narration tells the story.

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Dialogue is used to describe the setting, while narration focuses on the characters.

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Narration is written in present tense, while dialogue is written in past tense.

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There is no difference between dialogue and narration.

Question 44

What is the purpose of a story map?

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To help you organize the events of your story

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To describe the setting of your story

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To introduce the characters of your story

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To predict the ending of your story

Question 45

What is the most important part of a narrative essay?

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Telling a story

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Persuading the reader

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Informing the reader

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Entertaining the reader

Question 46

In the writing process, which step comes first?

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Planning the ideas

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Writing the first draft

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Checking for mistakes

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Sharing the story

Question 47

Which part of a story is NOT required?

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Meaning (what it teaches)

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Setting (where and when)

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Characters (who)

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Problem (what happens)

Question 48

Which type of word helps describe something?

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Amazing

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Jumped

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The

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And

Question 49

Who is usually the good guy in a story?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Narrator

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Bystander

Question 50

Why might you use words like 'hear', 'smell', or 'touch' in your writing?

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To help readers imagine what's happening

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To make the story more fun

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To show how smart you are

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To make the story longer

Question 51

Which word can connect two ideas?

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Because

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Quickly

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Yellow

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Slowly

Question 52

Why is it important to use strong action words in your writing?

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To make your story more exciting

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To impress others

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To show you know a lot of words

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To make your writing more fun

Question 53

Which of these words describes something or someone?

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Beautiful

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Happy

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Ran

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Quickly

Question 54

What's the name of the most common plot structure?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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Introduction, body, conclusion

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Beginning, middle, end

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Setting, characters, conflict, climax, resolution

Question 55

Who or what is a **character** in a story?

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The people or animals in the story

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The place where the story takes place

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The problem in the story

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The lesson the story teaches

Question 56

What's the main idea of a story called?

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Theme

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Plot

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Conflict

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Resolution

Question 57

What's the purpose of the beginning of a story?

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To introduce the setting and characters

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To solve the problem

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To teach a lesson

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To end the story

Question 58

Which of these is an example of a personal narrative?

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A story about a personal experience

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A story about a historical event

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A story about a made-up character

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A story about a scientific discovery

Question 59

What is the first step when you write?

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Thinking about what to write

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Writing it out

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Changing any mistakes

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Sharing it with people

Question 60

Why do we use talking words?

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To make our characters come to life

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To move the story

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To describe where the story is happening

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To tell the whole story

Question 61

What is the difference between a first draft and a final copy?

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A first draft is your first try, and a final copy is polished

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A final copy is a first draft that a teacher has allowed

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A final copy is a first draft that has been changed