Narrative Writing for Third Graders: Engage in Storytelling

Question 1

Which sentence paints a vivid picture of the setting using sensory details?

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The wind howled like a banshee through the trees.

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The house is made of wood.

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The sky is a clear blue.

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The sun is shining brightly.

Question 2

Which of these opening lines would be the best way to start a story about a brave knight?

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Sir Reginald, the brave knight, rode his horse into the forest.

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The fearsome dragon breathed fire.

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Once upon a time, there was a kind princess who lived in a castle.

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The evil wizard cast a spell on the kingdom.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an important part of a story?

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Instructions for building something

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The setting (place and time)

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The plot (events)

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The theme (message)

Question 4

What part of a story makes it exciting by giving the characters a problem to solve?

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Introducing the main problem

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Creating the characters and what they do

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Describing where the story happens

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Solving the problem

Question 5

What's the main purpose of an exciting beginning in a story?

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To grab the reader's attention

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To introduce the main characters

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To set the story's tone

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To reveal the ending

Question 6

How are a narrator and a character different?

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The narrator tells the story, while the character experiences it

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The narrator is the main character of the story

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The narrator and the characters are always the same person

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There's no difference between a narrator and a character

Question 7

Who is the opposite of the main character in a story?

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The antagonist

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The protagonist

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The narrator

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The sidekick

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a good thing to have in a narrative story?

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A lot of unnecessary details

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Clear structure

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Vivid language

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Sensory details

Question 9

What is the purpose of using sensory details in a narrative story?

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To appeal to the reader's five senses and make the story more immersive

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To make the story sound more grown-up

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To slow down the pace of the story

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To introduce new characters into the story

Question 10

What is a good way to develop a plot for a narrative story?

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Use a plot diagram to plan out the major events

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Write down every idea that comes to mind

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Copy the plot of a movie or book you like

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Don't worry about the plot, just start writing

Question 11

What makes a strong ending to a narrative story?

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It wraps up all the loose ends and gives the reader a sense of satisfaction

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It leaves the reader hanging with no closure

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It introduces a new conflict that sets up a sequel

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It teaches the reader a moral lesson

Question 12

What is the purpose of using transition words in a narrative story?

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To connect ideas and make the story flow smoothly

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To slow down the pace of the story

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To introduce new characters into the story

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To show the reader when the setting or time changes

Question 13

What is the most important thing to remember when writing a narrative story?

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To tell a story that is interesting and engaging

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To use big words and complex sentences

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To follow all the rules of grammar and punctuation perfectly

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To write in a way that will impress your teacher

Question 14

Which writing method can create excitement and curiosity in readers, making them eager to know what happens next in a story?

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Foreshadowing

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Flashback

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Simile

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Dialogue

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a quality of a good main character?

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Flat

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Relatable

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Dynamic

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Complex

Question 16

What is the purpose of the ending of a story?

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To provide a final outcome

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To show the climax of the conflict

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To introduce new characters

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To go back to the beginning of the story

Question 17

What are the steps in a narrative story in the correct order?

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Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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Resolution, Introduction, Climax, Falling Action, Rising Action

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Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action, Introduction, Resolution

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Falling Action, Resolution, Climax, Introduction, Rising Action

Question 18

Which of the following is the most important part of a character in a story?

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Their reason for doing things

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How old they are

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What they look like

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What job they have

Question 19

Which of these tells the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is based on made-up events, while nonfiction is based on true events

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Fiction is based on true events, while nonfiction is based on made-up events

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Fiction includes dialogue, while nonfiction does not

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Fiction is written in the past tense, while nonfiction is written in the present tense

Question 20

Which of these is an example of a figure of speech that can be used in a story?

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Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'

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Explaining the meaning of a word

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Using facts and numbers

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Naming a specific person or place

Question 21

Why is it important to revise our writing?

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To fix mistakes and make our writing clearer

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To add more words

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To completely change the story

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To have someone else write the story for us

Question 22

What is the purpose of having someone else read your story?

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To give you feedback and ideas on how to improve it

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To give you a grade

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To decide if it is ready to be published

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To rewrite the story for you

Question 23

Which type of figurative language makes something sound bigger or smaller than it really is?

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 24

What is the correct order of the story structure?

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Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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Introduction, Climax, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution

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Rising Action, Introduction, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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Climax, Introduction, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution

Question 25

What is the main reason for an introduction in a narrative story?

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To introduce the main characters and setting

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To present the climax of the story

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To resolve the conflict and end the story

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To introduce the rising action of the story

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a sensory detail that can enhance a narrative story?

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Emotions

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Sight

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Taste

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Sound

Question 27

What is the point of using vivid language in a narrative story?

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To create a strong impression on the reader

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To summarize the events of the story

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To help the reader understand the characters' motives

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To foreshadow future events in the story

Question 28

What is the role of the falling action in a narrative story?

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To resolve the conflict and lead to the resolution

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To introduce the conflict of the story

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To present the climax of the story

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To introduce the protagonist of the story

Question 29

What is the purpose of a resolution in a narrative story?

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To resolve the conflict and end the story

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To summarize the events of the story

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To introduce a new character

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To foreshadow future events

Question 30

Which part of a story introduces the setting and characters?

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Beginning

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Middle

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End

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Climax

Question 31

When writers start a story with something surprising, they are using a strategy called a:

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Hook

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Transition

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Climax

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Resolution

Question 32

Which part of a story solves the main problem or conflict?

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Resolution

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Introduction

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Rising Action

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Falling Action

Question 33

Which of these is an example of figurative language that compares two things using like or as?

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The wind roared like a lion.

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The grass was green.

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The boy ran quickly.

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The house was tall.

Question 34

What do writers use to smoothly move from one idea or event to another?

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Transitions

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Hooks

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Climaxes

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Resolutions

Question 35

Who is the character in a story that has a problem or challenge?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Narrator

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Villain

Question 36

Why do writers use sensory details in their writing?

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To help readers experience the story more vividly

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To make the writing more visually appealing

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To add extra words and make the writing longer

Question 37

When you read a story and feel excited and unsure about what will happen next, what is that feeling called?

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Suspense

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Surprise

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT an important part of a narrative story?

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Instructions

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Plot

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Setting

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Characters

Question 39

The main idea or lesson conveyed by a narrative writing is known as:

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Theme

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Idea

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Purpose

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Moral

Question 40

Which of these is NOT a key feature of a descriptive setting in narrative writing?

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Abstract language

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Precise measurements

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Use of vivid sensory details

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Historical references

Question 41

In a narrative story, the series of connected events that make up the plot is called:

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Plotline

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Outline

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Chronology

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Storyboard

Question 42

Which step in the writing process involves brainstorming ideas and organizing thoughts?

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Prewriting

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Revising

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Editing

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Drafting

Question 43

When revising a narrative writing, it is important to:

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Check for clarity and flow of ideas

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Add more characters

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Use more complex words

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Change the story's ending

Question 44

Which type of figurative language uses comparisons to create mental images?

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Simile

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Onomatopoeia

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 45

In a narrative story, the position from which the events are told is called:

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Point of view

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Tone

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Style

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Mood

Question 46

What is a feature of a strong narrative hook in a story?

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It grabs attention and makes the reader want to read more

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It states the moral of the story

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It provides a lot of background information

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It introduces all the characters

Question 47

The use of language that appeals to the five senses is known as:

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Sensory language

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Symbolism

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Imagery

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Dialogue